Assistant Teaching Professor Instrumental Music Education

The Department of Music Education at Bowling Green State Universitys College of Musical Arts invites applications for a Qualified Rank Faculty Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education - nontenure track with a brass or woodwind specialization 9-month renewable appointment beginning August 2026.

Information about Program and College Bowling Green State Universitys College of Musical Arts has earned a reputation as one of the countrys outstanding collegiate music programs. The College enrolls approximately 450 students under the guidance of 55 full-time and 25 part-time faculty. Our comprehensive music curriculum features specialties in music education and contemporary music including the distinctive DMA in Contemporary Music. The College is home to the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music producing an annual New Music Festival and a nationally syndicated radio program. The Colleges musical calendar features more than 300 performances and
presentations annually by faculty world renown guest artists and 30 student ensembles. Additional information is found at the College of Musical Arts website.

The department of music education is recognized as a leader in preparing undergraduate and graduate students for careers in teaching or continued study at the graduate level. The department serves nearly 250 undergraduate music education majors across all disciplines within the field of music pedagogy and engages with multiple local and regional arts and educational organizations through collaborative partnerships to offer a robust curriculum of performance training traditional academic opportunities and practical field experiences. The department also facilitates an industry leading and innovative online graduate degree in Teaching Artistry along with a traditional residential masters degree program.

As a Public University for the Public Good Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching research and creative activities BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas knowledge and achievements support the region state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs 17 doctoral programs and 57 masters programs. A focus on promoting research scholarship and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward BGSUs strategic plan the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth year in a row The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

Teach either Brass Techniques or Woodwind Techniques dependent on candidate specialization
Teach and facilitate our Introduction to Music Education course required for all undergraduate music education majors
Serve as administrative and faculty lead for Music Plus a comprehensive music education and community engagement program for underserved populations staffed by BGSU faculty and music education students
Serve as coordinator for student teaching and our Musicianship and Advanced Pedagogy (music education scholarship) program
Serve as administrator and director as applicable for the Academy Band Program serving local school band students in weekly rehearsals at BGSU
Graduate teaching opportunities are possible through our online Teaching Artistry program with a supplemental summer teaching contract
Contribute to institutional and professional service and intellectual life of the College and University

1. Completed Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education at time of appointment
2. Minimum 3 years teaching instrumental music (band) in K-12 school programs

Preferred Qualifications
1. Documented experience as instructor of record in collegiate classroom teaching in music education
2. Experience in supervision of undergraduate pre-service methods and student teachers
3. 5 or more years teaching instrumental music (band) in K-12 school programs

Application Materials Required
1. Cover letter indicating interest in and qualifications for the position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Unofficial transcript of the highest degree attained
4. Complete contact information for three to five professional references do not send letters
5. Online or YouTube link(s) to at least one or more video recording(s) of recent classroom teaching
activity (within the last three years).

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.

Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.

BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Process
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however for best consideration applications should be provided byDecember 20 2025.

Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with peer institution levels for rank and position in keeping with candidates experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information
Questions concerning the search may be directed to Dr. Ken Moore Music Education search committee chair () You may also visit the college website at Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex race veteran-status disability age gender identity genetic information religion or sexual Know Your Rights Poster: compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University please call or email.

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