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Assistant Professor of Music Education (String)

Position Title Assistant Professor of Music Education (String)

Job Location San Marcos

Department School of Music

Position Description

The School of Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher/scholar to serve as a tenure‑line Assistant Professor of Music Education with a specialization in string music education. Duties begin August 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in string music education and other topics according to the candidate’s qualifications and needs of the School of Music.
• Supervise student teachers and graduate‑level capstone projects.
• Maintain a record of scholarly activity and make substantive professional contributions to the field of music education.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities, including recruitment.
• Possible leadership role as a master teacher or director with the TXST String Project.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in music education or closely related field (must be completed by August 16, 2026).
• Evidence of excellence—or potential for excellence—in teaching string music education courses at the collegiate level.
• A record of achievement in scholarly activity and demonstrated potential for further professional growth.
• Minimum of three years of successful secondary‑level string teaching experience.
• Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• University teaching experience.
• National/international stature as a string music educator.
• Proven record of mentorship, supervision, and recruitment of music education students.
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.

For full consideration, please submit the following items by October 15, 2025:

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
• Sample(s) of published scholarly activities.
• Contact information (name, title, mailing address, phone number, and email address) for three references.
• Official or unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for all degree‑granting universities.

Proposed Start Date

Fall 2026

Posting Date

09/18/2025

Review Date

10/15/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled? Yes

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre‑employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin–San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Application Materials

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Scholarly Writing Sample
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
• List of References
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

Supplemental Questions

1. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
2. Do you have a doctorate in music education or equivalent degree?
1. Yes, I have a doctorate in music education or equivalent degree in hand at the time of application.
2. No, I am ABD.
3. No.
3. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
1. The Chronicle of Higher Education
2. InsideHigherEd.com
3. HigherEdJobs.com
4. Diverse Issues in Higher Education
5. InsightintoDiversity.com
6. Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
7. Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
8. Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)