Music Education​/Assistant Director of Choral Activities

Position Overview

Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Education and Assistant Director of Choral Activities. Teach courses in music education and choral topics, and direct a large mixed-voice choir. Serve as program coordinator for the music education degree program and as liaison to the College of Education.

Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in music education based on the candidate's area of expertise for the University’s Division of Music. Possible courses include elementary and middle school methods; choral arranging, choral techniques, and choral literature; and current trends in music education, among others.

• Direct the UCM Collegiate Choir, a 60-voice mixed ensemble.
• Assist with recruiting, supervision, and advising of undergraduate music education students, and act as liaison to the College of Education.
• Build and maintain relationships with area K-12 public schools.
• Supervise graduate-level research in music education.
• Maintain a creative and/or scholarly career in music education, leading to a prominent reputation in the field.

• Doctorate in Music required;
  Ph.D. in Music Education preferred. ABD will be considered, with the understanding that such candidates will be appointed as Visiting Assistant Professor and must complete the doctorate within one year to move into the tenure-track position.
• Significant K-12 teaching experience and evidence of successful teaching in university settings.
• Experience conducting advanced choral ensembles.
• Ability to supervise graduate-level research in music education.

The Division of Music at UCM strives to foster an inclusive learning community for all who wish to participate in the field of music as educators, performers, technologists, researchers, and listeners. We seek colleagues who will support our commitment to engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse audiences in Missouri and beyond.

The position begins August 1, 2026.

Closing date:
Position open until filled. Completed applications received by January 5th will receive priority screening.

All materials should be uploaded within the application. Please ensure the committee can access these supplemental materials at will until further notice.

Apply online at  A completed application will include a cover letter addressing the candidate’s ability to perform the primary job responsibilities; a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vitae; links to evidence of teaching or conducting; contact information for at least three references; and unofficial transcripts of the highest degree. Additional materials will be requested of candidates who advance in the search.

Dr. Jackson Thomas
Chair, Music Education and Assistant Director of Choral Activities Search Committee
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• Competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and AD &
  
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• 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement.
• Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse, and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
• Partial benefits for part-time and full-time faculty as described in the original posting.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.