Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in North Carolina seeks an Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education. This role is perfect for those passionate about teaching diverse students and expanding the horizons of choral music. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in music education and a commitment to community engagement. With a focus on innovative teaching methods, this position offers the opportunity to shape future choral educators while contributing to a vibrant academic community. Join a forward-thinking university that values diversity and excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in diverse musical, social, and cultural backgrounds.
• Commitment to recruiting and preparing choral teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach P-12 and undergraduate/graduate students in choral music.
• Challenge and expand boundaries of choral music teaching.

Skills

Choral Music Education

Ensemble Conducting

Community Engagement

Participatory Music-Making

Student Teaching Supervision

Online Teaching

Education

PhD in Music Education

ABD Considered

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

UNC Greensboro is a minority serving institution with an undergraduate population of 51% ethnic minority students and 67% female students. The College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UNC Greensboro is an inclusive learning community with a campus-wide culture that embodies access, equity, diversity, excellence, and collaboration. With an enrollment of nearly 18,000 students, including 3,500 graduate students, and 2,800 faculty and staff, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the UNC system. UNC Greensboro is located in a metropolitan area of more than 1.6 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. UNC Greensboro is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/D/V employer, is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.

Position Number	001894
Functional Title	Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education
Position Type	Tenure Stream
Position Eclass	FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Position Summary	The School of Music at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education. We seek a colleague with experience working with students from diverse musical, social, and cultural experiences and backgrounds. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished teacher of P-12 and undergraduate and graduate students and have an active scholarly profile. We seek a skilled pedagogue and enthusiastic recruiter that prepares choral teachers for existing classrooms while also challenging and expanding the boundaries of choral music teaching. They will demonstrate an understanding of current issues in choral music education, a commitment to recruiting, and may have additional experience in at least one of the following areas: School partnerships Ensemble conducting Community engagement Participatory music-making beyond the Western European Classical Music Tradition Student teaching supervision Online teaching
Minimum Qualifications	PhD in music education; ABD considered with completion expected by start of appointment, August 1, 2025. Three years of successful P-12 music teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications	At least five years of successful P-12 music teaching experience. Expertise in historical and contemporary approaches to choral teaching. Experience supervising field experiences and student teaching. Experience with teacher performance assessments such as edTPA. Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the College/University level. Experience successfully working with populations demographically and socioeconomically similar to the UNCG student body.
Tenure Status	Tenure Track
Special Instructions to Applicants	Submit a letter of application that addresses the position summary and minimum and preferred qualifications listed above, curriculum vit, and contact information for at least three references to the online application system. Additional materials to include a teaching video may be requested. Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries about the search, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Tami Draves, at [e-mail]
Recruitment Range	Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department	School of Music - 12611
Job Open Date	02/07/2025
For Best Consideration Date	02/28/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year	9
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