Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice, Music Education; K-12 General Music

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice, Music Education (K-12 General Music)
## Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice, Music Education (K-12 General Music)#

Job Description ##
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* Position Summary:

** Colorado State University seeks a 9-month Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice, Music Education (K-12 General Music). This full-time, non-tenure-track position will contribute to the leadership, direction, and growth of well-established undergraduate and graduate degree programs in music education.  ##
** Full Consideration Date:
** March 30, 2026## ##
** Description of Work Unit:
** The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD) at Colorado State Universityempowers students to create, collaborate, innovate, and inspire. Through teaching, creative artistry, research, advocacy, and service**,
** we elevate arts education**.
** SMTD has 46 tenured and tenure-track faculty as well as 55 contract, continuing and adjunct faculty. There are currently over 550 students in SMTD, with 375 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in residential and online music degree programs. SMTD is housed in the University Center for the Arts, a nationally recognized state-of the art 350,000 square foot facility, that includes a 550-seat concert hall, a 275-seat organ and chamber music recital hall, a 320-seat thrust theatre, a 100-seat black box theatre, a 200-seat dance theatre, dedicated rehearsal, production and research spaces, along with classrooms, labs and practice rooms.##

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Job Duties:

*** This faculty position is dedicated to two upper-division methods courses in elementary music education.  Other courses could include student teaching observation, keyboard competency specific to music education, and music education graduate course work. In addition, the successful candidate would be expected to proactively attract and recruit undergraduate and graduate music education majors; cultivate relationships with CSU Alumni and teachers across Colorado for student teaching and job placements;

place and supervise students in practicum and student teaching;
* develop and maintain a record of scholarly work;
* maintain and develop partner relationships with the CSU School of Education; participate in School governance, School Events, and demonstrate strong leadership within the state of Colorado, Western region, and emerging leadership in elementary education within the United States.##
** Supervision:
*** No formal supervisory responsibilities##
** Conditions of Employment:
*** Pre-employment Background Check## ##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Earned Doctorate in Music Education or ABD conferred no later than August 16, 2026. Hiring is contingent upon the conferral of the degree.
* Three + years of successful elementary music teaching experience in public schools required.
* State Teaching Licensure in K-12 Music (or equivalent [e.g., 6-12 license in instrumental music is acceptable]; license may be currently lapsed but needs to have been active within the timeframe of your K-12 teaching as referenced by listing the state, title of license, and license number on your CV).## ##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Five + years of successful elementary music teaching experience in public schools preferred.
* Demonstrated record or the potential for scholarly work in the field of music education as defined by the SMTD Faculty Code
* Interest in advocacy and national leadership in music education and active involvement in national and/or international music education organizations required.
* Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate-level college students in music education is preferred.
* Demonstrated initiative as a self-starter and ability to work well independently and as a part of a team.
* Earned certificate in any elementary-focused music teaching methodology.##
** Application Instructions:
** For full consideration, interested applicants must submit the following:
* Letter of interest/Cover letter (2-page maximum)
* Curriculum vitae, which should clearly detail your State Teaching Licensure number (where applicable) for K-12 teaching positions, your research publication record, narrative regarding your research agenda, and evidence of advocacy and leadership.
* Unofficial…