Instrumental (Band) Music Education

The University of North Texas College of Music seeks applicants with an emphasis in instrumental (band) music education and whose teaching and research interests align with the expectations of a Carnegie R1 research university. Teaching duties: assignments will include courses at the undergraduate and graduate level as assigned by the Chair of the Division of Music Education and in accordance with the candidate’s teaching interests and areas of expertise. Research: Maintain a strong, consistent research program that contributes to the discipline in national and international publications/conferences. Service: Recruit outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in music education, and provide service to the College of Music, the University, and the music education profession at-large in ways that align with the interests of the applicant. Other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Division or Dean of the College. The candidate will be expected to build and maintain positive relationships with their UNT colleagues, as well as with K-12 school music teachers and university colleagues in the State of Texas and beyond.

 

Required Qualifications: Completed doctorate in Music Education by time of appointment; evidence of an emerging record of scholarship, such as publications, conference presentations, and/or other appropriate professional activity; a minimum of three years of successful teaching with public or private middle school or high school band programs (or equivalent experience); and a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in music education.

 

Preferred Qualifications:  Evidence of successful college teaching; evidence of potential for recruiting and mentoring graduate students; evidence of potential to work with public and private school band directors in settings such as guest clinics, professional music education conferences, and in-service workshops. Applicants seeking appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (tenured or tenure-track) must have a strong record of published scholarship that aligns with the expectations of a Carnegie R1 research university. A second specialization in music education is highly desirable (for example, music technology, composition pedagogy, vernacular music pedagogy, inclusive practices in music education, etc.).

 

Applicants will be asked to upload a Cover Letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references.

 

Direct questions to Dr. Sean Powell, Chair of the Division of Music Education, at sean.powell@unt.edu.

 

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.