Visiting Assistant Professor

Society for Music Theory; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Berea College seeks a full-time Visiting Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Music, beginning August 2025. The role involves directing a Mariachi or Traditional Latin-American ensemble, teaching music theory, and fostering diversity in music education.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Post-secondary teaching experience is required.
• Demonstrate excellence in directing ensembles.

Responsibilities

• Direct a Mariachi or Traditional Latin-American Ensemble.
• Teach music theory and aural skills.
• Conduct applied lessons.

Skills

Directing Mariachi or Traditional Latin-American Ensemble

Teaching Music Theory

Applied Lessons

Applied Guitar/Brass Instruction

World Music

Music Production

Education

Master’s degree required

Doctorate preferred

Job description

The Berea College Department of Music invites applications for a two-year, full-time Visiting Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, beginning August 2025. Responsibilities include directing a Mariachi or Traditional Latin-American Ensemble in the applicant’s area of expertise, teaching music theory, aural skills, and applied lessons. A terminal degree or equivalent professional experience and post-secondary teaching experience is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in directing a Mariachi or Traditional Latin-American music ensemble in their area of expertise, have an informed understanding of Berea College’s unique mission, and a commitment to fostering diversity through teaching, creative work, and service. Plusses include expertise in applied guitar/brass instruction, world music, and/or music production.

Applications must include a letter of interest (cover letter), CV, graduate transcripts (Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred), contact information for three letters of references, and video links to unedited recordings 20-30 minutes in length of: (1) a Mariachi or Traditional Latin-American ensemble rehearsal in the applicant’s area of expertise, (2) a solo performance with at least 10 minutes on the candidate’s primary instrument, and (3) a sight-singing and ear training teaching demonstration submitted to: https://tinyurl.com/65znc6xt . Review of applications begins March 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS

A terminal degree or equivalent professional experience and post-secondary teaching experience.
Demonstrate excellence in directing a Mariachi or Traditional Latin-American music ensemble in their area of expertise.
Expertise in applied guitar/brass instruction, world music, and/or music production are plusses

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Letter of interest (cover letter)
CV
Graduate transcripts (Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred)
Contact information for three letters of references
Video links to unedited recordings 20-30 minutes in length of: (1) a Mariachi or Traditional Latin-American ensemble rehearsal in the applicant’s area of expertise, (2) a solo performance with at least 10 minutes on the candidate’s primary instrument, and (3) a sight-singing and ear training teaching demonstration
All submitted to: https://tinyurl.com/65znc6xt .