Visiting Assistant Professor of Music

North Central College; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a passionate visiting faculty member for its Music Department. This role involves teaching undergraduate music education courses, including Introduction to Music Education and Performance Music Methods. The selected candidate will also serve as the Music Education Coordinator, facilitating student placements and collaborating with local music educators. With a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of music education in a supportive and vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of successful teaching experience in K-12 schools.
• Ph.D. in Music Education required by hiring time; ABD considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate music education courses and coordinate the program.
• Serve as a liaison to the Department of Education and assist with student placements.

Skills

Music Education

Teaching Experience

Music Theory

Conducting

Music History

Aural Skills

Ethnomusicology

Class Piano

Education

Ph.D. in Music Education

ABD considered

Job description

The Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College seeks a one-year visiting faculty member to teach undergraduate music education courses and to serve as the Music Education Coordinator beginning August 1, 2025. The teaching load for this position is three courses per semester including Introduction to Music Education and Performance Music Methods. Depending on the expertise of the candidate, other courses assigned could be in the areas of the following: Secondary Instrumental Methods, Cardinal Marching Band and Basketball Band, Aural skills, Conducting, Music Theory, Music History, Ethnomusicology, Music Appreciation, and Class Piano.

This position will also serve as Music Education Coordinator. The coordinator’s duties include serving as the liaison to the Department of Education, assisting with student placements for practicum and student teaching, helping with department recruiting events and maintaining collaborative relationships with area music educators. Applicants are expected to have minimum 3-5 years of successful teaching experience in K-12 schools (public or private) and a completed Ph.D in Music Education by the time of hiring. ABD considered. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu . North Central College is an EEO Employer.

Interested candidates should submit an application, submit a cover letter or curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references in an electronic format at: Visiting Assistant Professor of Music .

For further information, contact Dr. Susan Chou, Chairperson, Department of Music, at [e-mail].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Additional Information

The budgeted salary range for this position is $55,000 to $57,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Posting Supplemental Questions

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• * Are you authorized to work in the US?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for work authorization?
  • YES
  • NO

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Teaching Philosophy

Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents