Assistant Professor of Music Education
- Employer
- Hofstra University
- Location
- Hempstead, NY
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant Professor of Music Education
Position Number:896578
School/Division:Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties
Department:Department of Music
Full-Time or Part-Time:Full-Time
Description:The Department of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of Music Education beginning September 1, 2023.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Teach core undergraduate and graduate courses in Music Education; the normal teaching load is nine (9) semester hours per semester.
- Direct and supervise the undergraduate music education curriculum, which also involves the oversight of adjunct faculty.
- Coordinate placement and supervision of student teachers.
- Play a pivotal role in revitalizing and administering the graduate music education degree programs (MSEd and MA in Music Education).
- Conduct band or wind ensemble.
- Actively recruit for the Music Department and the University.
- Establish professional contacts with music educators in area preK–12 public schools.
- Engage in Department, College, and University service.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Music Education required.
- Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching music in a public-school setting.
- Evidence of successful recruiting ability.
- Professional activity in music education at the state/national level is required. Previous college teaching experience is preferred.
Applications should be submitted electronically and include
- A letter of application with documented professional experience.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Names and contact information, including email address, for three professional references.
- A one-page teaching philosophy that includes a statement of principles and vision regarding matters of campus inclusion and equity.
- A link to a 15-minute video example of teaching/conducting with an ensemble.
Open until filled
Tenure Track:Yes
Date Posted:11/08/2022
EEO Statement:Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
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Working at Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a dynamic private university where students will benefit from large-university resources and thrive within a small college atmosphere. At Hofstra, students can choose from 155 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options within the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University and Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University; Hofstra University Continuing Education; Honors College; Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and School of Health Professions and Human Services. Students also benefit from small classes (student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of just 21 students), flexible schedules, and close proximity to the cultural and networking aspects of New York City.
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