Visiting Assistant Professor, Music Education (Instrumental OR Choral)

Visiting Assistant Professor, Music Education (Instrumental OR Choral)

Posting Number

req28742

Employment Type

Faculty

Faculty Type

Visiting

Hiring Department

Music (459A)

Academic Location

College of Fine Arts

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico, College of Fine Arts, Department of Music

Position : Visiting Assistant Professor, Music Education (Instrumental OR Choral) - Two Positions - one in each area of specialization

Responsibilities : The University of New Mexico is seeking two full time faculty members to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in instrumental or choral music education as assigned by the department chair.

Supervise student teachers and pre-student teaching interns and advise graduate research projects. Recruit and advise graduate and undergraduate music education majors.

Demonstrate commitment to university service. Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relations with area music educators.

Rank & Salary : Visiting Assistant Professor. This is a one-year non-renewable position. Salary commensurate with experience.

Appointment Begins : August 2024

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree in music, music education, or education with all requirements completed by August 2024. Three years elementary, middle, or high school teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Doctoral degree or All-But-Dissertation status in music education or education. Two years of college teaching experience at the graduate assistant level or above.

High-level expertise (teaching ability, musicianship, and scholarship) in either instrumental (band or orchestra) or choral education.

Specializations in one or more of the following areas (as demonstrated in the CV and / or Teaching Statement) : instrumental or vocal pedagogy, assessment, decolonized music education curriculum, psychology, differentiation and exceptional learners, mariachi, social justice, quantitative expertise, community-engaged performance practices.

A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

A background teaching asynchronous online course. Five or more years of public-school teaching. Emerging or established national research profile in peer-reviewed conferences and / or publications.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted.If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

All materials for applications must be submitted electronically including video and audio recording links. To apply, please visit https : / / unmjobs.

• unm.edu / and search for Posting Number : Req 28742Applications must include : (1) a signed letter of application that addresses listed qualifications;
• 2) a detailed curriculum vita, including a list of courses or subject areas previously taught or within the candidate's ability to teach;
• 3) names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 professional references; (4) unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work;
• 5) teaching statement (750 words maximum) that includes how the candidate will mentor / advise underrepresented populations and what role they will play to enrich the campus culture valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion;

6) a 10-15 minute teaching video of the candidate in either a K-12, undergraduate, or graduate music education setting from within the last five years.

Only completed applications will be considered. Interview : Interviews will be conducted via Zoom meetings with the search committee and administration.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration

For best consideration, please apply by 4 / 5 / 2024. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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