Visiting Assistant Professor Instrumental Music Education
Visiting Assistant Professor Instrumental Music Education
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$ 60000 - 70000
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Job Description
Job Description
The School of Performing Arts seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor Instrumental Music Education for a twoyear appointment. This full time 9month appointment would commence August 10 2025. The successful candidate will teach courses in instrumental music education and other area of strength (music technology preferred); observe and mentor student teachers; contribute to student recruitment activities; serve on committees and perform other appropriate university service.
We seek candidates with the demonstrated potential to contribute effectively to a faculty team dedicated to creating a positive dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
The School of Performing Arts (SOPA) is one of four schools (along with the Schools of Architecture Visual Arts and Design) in the newly formed College of Architecture Arts and Design (AAD) which launched in July 2022. SOPA offers programs in music theatre and cinema at the graduate and undergraduate level. Programs are delivered in Virginia Techs Creativity and Innovation District which concentrates 11 performance spaces within a threeblock area on the Blacksburg campus. Performance venues range from the 1300seat Moss Arts Center to a 101seat experimental theatre.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in Music Education Instrumental Conducting or a related
Secondary school classroom teaching experience (instrumental)
Preferred Qualifications
Earned Ph.D. Ed.D. or DMAE in Music Education or a related field
Demonstrated success in teaching at the college level
Accreditation or demonstrated experience or proficiency in Music Technology
Materials Submission
For consideration qualified candidates should submit a cover letter updated CV and contact information for a minimum of three professional references.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Salary range is $per year
Hours per week
40
Review Date
May 12 2025 Review of submissions will begin on this date and continue until the position is filled
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
