Music Education Lead & Student Teaching Coordinator

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University, School of Music in San Marcos, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Music Education (Music Education and Student Teaching Coordinator). The position is non-tenure-track, 50% administrative and 50% instructional, focusing on coordinating student teaching and teaching undergraduate courses in music education.

The successful candidate will lead the music student teaching program, supervise student teachers, collaborate with the College of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music Education or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of successful EC-12 teaching experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in music education and music program organization.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with student/clinical teachers, the College of Education, and cooperating teachers.
• Experience working effectively and collaboratively with a variety of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the music student/clinical teaching program, including managing student/clinical teaching placements, communicating with the College of Education, collaborating with cooperating teachers and university supervisors, organizing seminars, and overseeing program policies, procedures, and assessment processes.
• Teach undergraduate courses in music education in area of specialization (courses may include Marching Band Techniques, Instrumental Performance Literature, Instrumental Arranging, Music Teaching in various Classroom Contexts, or Foundations of Music Education).
• Supervise and mentor student/clinical teachers in field placements.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, accreditation, and assessment efforts within the Music Education area and the School of Music.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Music Education or a closely related field

Doctorate in Music Education or a closely related field

Job description

Texas State University, School of Music in San Marcos, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Music Education (Music Education and Student Teaching Coordinator). The position is non-tenure-track, 50% administrative and 50% instructional, focusing on coordinating student teaching and teaching undergraduate courses in music education.

The successful candidate will lead the music student teaching program, supervise student teachers, collaborate with the College of