Visiting Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor of Music Education

State of South Carolina; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lander University is seeking a full-time faculty member in Music Education, starting Aug. 15, 2025. Ideal candidates will have K-12 teaching experience and a master's degree, with a preference for university-level experience. The role involves teaching courses, mentoring students, and leading ensembles. Applications are encouraged from diverse candidates.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• K-12 teaching experience required.
• Preference for university-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses in music education.
• Lead choral and jazz ensembles.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Collaboration

Diversity Awareness

Education

Master's Degree in Music Education

Doctorate in Music Education

Job description

The Department of Music at Lander University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Music Education to begin on Aug. 15, 2025. Faculty rank and salary are based upon qualifications and experience. This position may be renewed for another year or converted into a continuing faculty line.

Lander University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The Department offers bachelor’s degrees in Music and Music with K-12 teacher certification with emphases in Choral, Instrumental, and Keyboard. The Department also offers minors in both Music and Music History and has ensembles that welcome students from across campus as well as community members. These include choral ensembles, a jazz ensemble, wind ensemble, chamber orchestra, piano ensemble, and several smaller chamber groups that offer concerts and recitals across the year.

Eligible candidates must have K-12 teaching experience and a master’s degree, with either a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in music education. Preference is given to candidates with university-level teaching experience and a record of mentoring students. Candidates should have credentials to teach a variety of courses in their areas of specialization—including lower-level introductory courses that are a part of the General Education curriculum. The Department is most interested in candidates with the ability to lead choral ensembles or jazz ensembles. The latter would be expected to teach courses in improvisation and jazz history.

A doctorate is preferred but not required
The candidate should be committed to teaching excellence; willing to contribute to collaborative efforts in advising, recruitment, retention, and departmental growth; and able to work effectively with a diverse student population.

The teaching load is 36 hours across fall and spring semesters and may include applied lessons in the candidate’s major instrument or voice. Candidates whose major instrument in Clarinet or Trumpet need not apply. Summer teaching opportunities are available and merit additional compensation. Lander supports on-going training and professional development through its Center for Faculty Excellence.

Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Apr. 4, 2025 will receive best consideration.

Application: All materials must be submitted in an e-mail titled “Music faculty position” [e-mail].

Candidates should send a letter of application; CV; statement of teaching philosophy and experience; statement of student mentorship; unofficial transcripts; and the names and contact information addressed to:
Dr. Reed Gallo
Chair, Department of Music
Lander University
320 Stanley Ave.
Greenwood, SC 29649

Lander is a public comprehensive university committed to teaching in a liberal arts environment. More than 69,000 persons live in Greenwood County, and the community has excellent healthcare facilities, a low cost of living, and a revitalized Uptown. Learn more at www.lander.edu Lander University values diversity in its community, and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented populations. Lander is a tobacco-free institution. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements. Note: The University generally does not sponsor an H-1B visa. An affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer/ Title IX