Assistant Instructional Professor - Music Education

The Department of Music at Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a non-tenure track position in the areas of music education. The university is an accredited institutional member of NASM and offers a Bachelor of Music degree with three emphases (performance, music education, and music with elective studies in an outside field), as well as graduate programs in performance, music education, and conducting.

More information about the department can be found at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music education
• Teach additional music courses if aligned with candidate experience and departmental need
• Serve as primary departmental liaison to the PSU College of Education
• Foster relationships with regional music educators
• Participate actively in the recruitment of undergraduate and graduate students

• Master's degree in music, music education, or related
• Demonstrated excellence in scholarship and/or creative activity
• One or more years' teaching as an adjunct, graduate assistant, or faculty member at the collegiate level

Candidate's must hold a master's degree in music discipline or related field. This degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

• Doctorate degree in music, music education, or related
• One or more years' experience in secondary-education teaching
• One or more years' teaching in the area of choral music education

Unclassified, Faculty, Non-Tenure Earning, One-Year Appointment

Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and sex offender check.

August 10, 2026

• Letter of Application
• Resume/CV
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Names and contact information (email and phone) of three professional references.
• Unofficial Transcripts

Andrew Chybowski (achybowski)

February 1, 2026

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.