Assistant/Associate Professor of Music - Music Education (Choral Emphasis)
Assistant/Associate Professor of Music - Music Education (Choral Emphasis)
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Texas Womans University:Denton Campus Division:Music
Title:Assistant/Associate Professor of Music Music Education (Choral Emphasis)
Job Code: 11318
Date Closed:
Review of applications will begin February 17 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a:
1) cover letter
2) curriculum vitae
3)philosophy statement focused on music education and the candidates role as a music teacher educator
4) copy of graduate transcripts
5)links to unedited video recordings demonstrating collegiate teaching
6) sample of scholarly writing
7) names with email address and phone numbers of three references through this link: entering the job code above (e-mail header or subject line must include job title and job code number 11318.)
JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will join TWUs vibrant music faculty in preparing future music educators and advancing graduate education in music. The Division of Music has an enrollment of approximately 275 music majors. Bachelors degrees are offered in music education music therapy musical theatre performance and liberal arts. Additionally masters degrees are offered in music education music therapy performance and instrumental piano or vocal pedagogy.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music education
- Direct masters theses and professional papers in music education and serve on other graduate student committees
- Contribute to undergraduate and graduate curriculum development and assessment in alignment with NASM and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards
- Supervise music education student teachers in coordination with TWUs College of Professional Education
- Maintain an active research agenda in music education
- Actively participate in student recruitment and retention initiatives
- Provide service to the division college university and profession
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate music education students
- Teach other courses in support of the music curriculum as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold an earned doctorate in Music Education
- Valid teaching certification and minimum of 3 years successful K-12 music teaching experience in public schools with demonstrated excellence in choral music education
- Evidence of successful teaching at the college/university level
- Strong record of scholarly activity and potential for continued research productivity
- Experience with innovative and engaging teaching strategies that focus on the needs of 21st century students
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience teaching in Texas public schools and familiarity with TEA requirements
- Evidence of successful grant writing and/or external funding acquisition
- Expertise in teaching in different modalities (i.e. face-to-face hybrid online synchronous asynchronous etc.)
- Experience with recruitment and retention of varied student populations
- Active participation in professional music education organizations
- Record of collaborative work with public schools and community organizations
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION: Texas Womans University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nations largest university primarily for women. It is a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Military Friendly School. Established in 1901 TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business nursing health sciences and education. The College of Arts and Sciences with over thirty-five percent of TWUs graduate and undergraduate population of over 15000 prepares students for success in a global world. TWU operates three campuses: Houston Dallas and the main campus in Denton (population 115000) located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex the nations fourth largest urban center has world-class museums orchestras opera ballet theater companies as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the benefits of employment at TWU is available at may qualify for a Veterans Employment Preference or a Former Foster Youth Employment Preference over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification. If you believe you may qualify click here for more information and instructions on how to claim an employment preference for this position:Employment Preference.
Texas Womans University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual fosters diversity and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.
Texas Womans University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sex sexual orientation ethnic origin age veterans status or against qualified disabled persons.
All positions at Texas Womans University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.
If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25 federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558 enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service but knowingly and willfully fail to do so you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status you can contact the Selective Service System at or.
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Employment Type
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