Assistant Professor of Music Education
Boone, NC 
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Position Title Assistant Professor of Music Education
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Provide Rank Assistant Professor
Position Number 015041
Department School Of Music - 270000
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications
  • The successful candidate must be able to teach courses in music education assessment practices for music majors, coordinate and supervise music education students in practicum and student teaching field placements, and introduce/ mentor Bachelor of Music Education students through Praxis II testing and edTPA licensing procedures.
  • The candidate must have a demonstrated history of, or planned agenda for, scholarly/creative activity in the field of music education.
  • Must hold a Ph.D. or doctoral equivalent in Music Education. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
  • The candidate must have at least 3 years of teaching experience at the K-12 level.


(Credit toward tenure may be granted to individuals who have held full-time tenure track positions.)
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
  • Additional course responsibilities may include instrumental, choral, and/or general techniques/methods classes (based on candidate experience and qualifications).
  • The committee is also interested in applicants who can teach a class in musical creativity to students enrolled in the gen-ed curriculum.
License/Certification Required
N/A
Description of the Department or Unit
HAYES SCHOOL OF MUSIC: The Hayes School of Music consists of 423 music students and 54 full-time faculty and offers undergraduate degrees in music education, music therapy, music industry studies and music performance with concentrations in instrumental or vocal performance, music theory/composition and sacred music. Graduate degrees are offered in music therapy and music performance with concentrations in instrumental or vocal performance, music theory/composition and conducting.

The Hayes School of Music prepares young musicians for professional lives as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, conductors, scholars, and music industry professionals, ensuring the next generation of musical leadership for the state, region, and nation.

The Hayes School of Music is committed to ensuring that its graduates are equipped to succeed in an inclusive, innovative, and multicultural world. Details about department programs and faculty/staff can be found .

The Hayes School of Music is generously supported by the Hayes Endowment for Musical Excellence. Appalachian State University is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Additional information is located at .

The Erneston Music Library, located in the Broyhill Music Center, supports the curriculum of the Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music and the University, and contains books, scores, and recordings. In addition, the Special Collections Research Center in Belk Library contains a growing collection of rare book and manuscript materials relating to classical music. Highlights of the collection include the scores of conductor Hans Schwieger, the original manuscripts of composer Tui St. George Tucker, and the Matanya Ophee Collection, one of the largest collections of 19th-century guitar music in the world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop assessment processes that inform the Music Education program curriculum.
  • There will be opportunities for music education faculty leadership.
  • In the Hayes School of Music, full-time tenure-eligible or tenured faculty members are expected to teach 24 full-time equivalent hours (FTEs) per academic year. A faculty member may request up to 6 FTEs annually for extensive scholarly or creative activity.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
Typical demands of University Faculty.
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Posting Details Information

Proposed Date of Hire 08/19/2024
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: No ABD consideration (see desc. below)
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's job board:

  • Cover letter/letter of interest addressing the position description, qualifications, and experience
  • Curriculum vitae
  • List five (minimum) professional references, including contact information
  • Music Education Teaching Philosophy Statement
  • Statement of Research/Creative Activity Interests and Experience

Selected candidates will be asked to provide teaching videos in their area of expertise of no more than 20 minutes. Please do not provide these at the time of initial application.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 02/26/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 03/26/2024
Search Chair Name Dr. John Ross
Search Chair Email rossjs@appstate.edu
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Posting Number FA00406P

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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