Title: Assistant Professor with an emphasis in Elementary - General Music Education

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-Music Education-134350

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The UNT Division of Music Education is one of the largest and most reputable music teacher preparation programs in the United States, with 9 full-time faculty, 8 full-time Ph.D. students, and an undergraduate student body of over 380. Music Education faculty have a broad array of teaching and research interests, and opportunities for collaboration with the College of Music’s renowned performance and scholarly programs are plentiful.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas College of Music Division of Music Education seeks applicants with an emphasis in elementary-general music education and whose teaching and research interests align with the expectations of a tier-one research university.

TEACHING: assignments will include courses at the undergraduate and graduate level as assigned by the Chair of the Division of Music Education and in accordance with the candidate’s teaching interests and areas of expertise.

RESEARCH: Maintain a strong, consistent research program that contributes to the discipline in national and international publications and conferences.

SERVICE: Recruit outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in music education and provide service to the College of Music, the university, and the music education profession at-large in ways that align with the interests of the applicant.

The candidate will be expected to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues at UNT and with public-school music teachers in the state of Texas and beyond.

Minimum Qualifications

Completed doctorate in Music Education by time of appointment; evidence of an emerging record of scholarship, including publications, conference presentations, and other appropriate professional activity; expertise as an elementary-general music educator; a minimum of three years of successful teaching with public or private elementary school music programs (or equivalent experience).

Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of successful college teaching; evidence of potential for recruiting and mentoring graduate students; evidence of potential to work with public and private school music teachers in settings such as guest clinics, professional music education conferences, and in-service workshops; experience and expertise in one or more elementary-general music education methods (e.g., Orff, Kodály, Dalcroze, MLT).

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Submit a letter of application which addresses the required and preferred qualifications listed above, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to the online application system. In your cover letter, please include a link to a YouTube private channel with a sample of your teaching.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received prior to December 1st will be given priority.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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