Assistant Professor 9 Mo

Employer: Arkansas State University
Location: ASU-Jonesboro

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Faculty Jobs: Education, Teacher Education
Position Type: Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs) Type of Employment: Faculty # of openings: 1 Location: ASU-Jonesboro Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience Closing: 1/11/25

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

Arkansas State University (A-State) is recruiting applicants for the position of Coordinator of Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands, beginning August 16, 2025.

In support of the mission of the Department of Music, A-State is seeking applicants to join a department of music recognized throughout the region for artistic excellence and student success. The successful candidate will be a collaborative music educator, coordinate the instrumental music education program, and assist the A-State Band program. The successful candidate will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor on Tenure Track.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Coordinator of Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands will advocate for A-State Music Education students through collaboration with the Director of Choral Music Education to enhance and develop the Music Education area. This role includes working closely with faculty across the Department of Music to align curricular goals and ensure a cohesive educational experience for all Music Education students. The position involves fostering strong community relations with state and regional educators to promote A-State's music programs. Additionally, the Coordinator will pursue innovative research within their area of interest to contribute to the advancement of music education at A-State and on the regional, national, and international levels.

The Coordinator of Music Education responsibilities include:

Developing and delivering comprehensive coursework for undergraduate and graduate students in instrumental music educationActively recruiting prospective students, creating a supportive environment for current students, and advocating for the Music Education program within the department, university, and broader communityProviding academic advising for students pursuing careers in instrumental music educationOverseeing the student internship experience, including partnering with local schools and guiding students through the licensure processDirecting an ensemble(s) within the Band program, and providing assistance with other program responsibilities as neededMaintaining strong communication with the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences and the Office of Professional Education Programs to ensure program accreditation, licensure standards, and alignment with state and national education policies

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

If questions, please contact:
Dr. Nicholas Balla, Chair, Search Committee, nballa@astate.edu.

Applicants should upload the following with their online application:
1. Letter of interest highlighting qualities
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Names with contact information of three professional references
4. A sample of written scholarly research
4. A PDF that contains web links (YouTube, Dropbox, etc.) to
At least 10 minutes of recent video recordings (from the past three years) by the applicant in classroom settings
At least 10 minutes of recent video recordings (from the past three years) by the applicant in ensemble rehearsal and performance
5. A one-page teaching philosophy
6. Unofficial copies of all collegiate transcripts

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Doctorate Degree in music with at least one (1) degree in music education or equivalent professional experience

Minimum of Three (3) years teaching at the K-12 and/or university-level teaching experience in music education

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf

Organization

Arkansas State, founded in 1909, is the second-largest university in the state. It is located on Crowley’s Ridge in Jonesboro, the largest city in eastern Arkansas and the economic hub of the region. Today, the institution has more than 100,000 alumni and meets the needs of individuals and communities at all points along the educational continuum.

A Carnegie Research 2 university, A-State hosts the first osteopathic medical school in Arkansas, the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, and opened the first U.S.-style residential campus in Mexico in fall of 2017.

With the Discover 2025 Strategic Plan as its guide, A-State is engaged in creating collaboration opportunities including the Center for No-Boundary Thinking and exploring a public-private partnership to bring the first College of Veterinary Medicine to the state.

Undergraduate experiences have been highlighted for the last decade with the Create@State spring conference. Create@State participants have an advantage in achieving the graduate school of their choice, including continuing to advanced degrees at A-State. Research opportunities alongside our faculty are not the exception at A-State.

A-State begins its second decade offering online curriculum and course work, and remains the state’s largest provider of 100% online degree programs based in the state with 99 areas of study. While the majority (74%) are graduate students, more than 1,500 students are pursuing their bachelor’s degree.

Arkansas State University operates as a member of the Arkansas State University System based in Little Rock and offers degrees at the doctoral, specialist, master’s, bachelor, and associate levels. Arkansas State is home to eight undergraduate colleges: Agriculture, Engineering and Computer Science; Education and Behavioral Science; Neil Griffin College of Business; Liberal Arts and Communication; Nursing and Health Professions; Sciences and Mathematics; and University College. While it does not award degrees, the Honors College is a component of the university’s academic structure. The Department of Military Science provides programs for students who aspire to be U.S. Army officers.

The Jonesboro campus is led by the chancellor, with a Chancellor’s Cabinet which includes the senior executive vice chancellor and provost in Academic Affairs and Research, senior vice chancellor for Finance and Administration, vice chancellors for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations; Intercollegiate Athletics; Student Affairs and Dean of Students; University Advancement; and Chief Communications Officer.

The Arkansas State University System is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor of Arkansas to serve staggered seven-year terms. The trustees hire the system president, approve the curriculum, annually approve an operating budget, and establish policies for the efficient and effective operation of the institutions.

Find additional institutional information online at AState.edu.

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