Assistant Professor of Music Education & Research

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Retirement benefits

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Education beginning in Fall 2027.

The ideal candidate will have documented achievements in teaching, music performance, and music education research, and will collaborate across divisions to advance teacher preparation in an era of technology while preserving human connections in music making.

Qualifications

• PhD in Music Education (ABD considered if completed by the start of appointment).
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in K-12 settings.
• Evidence of scholarly activity in music education and demonstrated potential for ongoing research productivity.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music education according to candidate's specializations and needs of the Conservatory.
• Collaborate with music education faculty to support field experiences and student teaching, while cultivating and maintaining strong partnerships with area schools and practicing music educators.
• Assist in delivering the graduate music education curriculum and mentoring graduate students in music education, supporting training and experiences that could serve as a foundation for a successful career in academia.
• Maintain an active profile as a performing musician through engagement in artistic activities within the university and the broader community.
• Teach selected courses in the Summer Master of Music Education program.
• Engage in a variety of service activities including committees, recruitment, outreach, and community partnerships.
• Collaborate with faculty across the Conservatory providing interdisciplinary experiences that train students in an integrated artist-scholar framework.

Skills

Musicianship

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Education

PhD in Music Education

ABD considered

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Education beginning in Fall 2027.

The ideal candidate will have documented achievements in teaching, music performance, and music education research, and will collaborate across divisions to advance teacher preparation in an era of technology while preserving human connections in music making.