Assistant Professor of Music/Music Education (Tenure-Eligible) Job at University

Assistant Professor of Music/Music Education (Tenure-Eligible)

University of Arizona – Tucson, AZ

PhD in Music/Music Education or a closely related discipline and experience teaching courses in Youth Music Education and student‑teacher preparation are required. Preferred qualifications include a record of scholarly publications, demonstrated teaching experience at the university level, and successful grant writing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary/youth methods, qualitative research, and preparation of student teachers.
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive music curriculum, including online and digital components.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate research, including theses and dissertations.
• Maintain a record of scholarly activity through publications, presentations, and leadership in the music education community.
• Participate in graduate student committees, school committees, and community outreach activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in Youth Music Education, elementary general music methods and approaches (Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Suzuki), qualitative research, grant writing, and musicianship development.
• Ability to design curriculum and teach at all levels, including online instruction.

Application Instructions

Please submit a letter of interest (1–2 pages), current curriculum vitae (CV), names and contact information for three references, a teaching philosophy statement (1–2 pages), and a document with links to video of two teaching experiences. Deadline to apply: November 15, 2025.

Contact: Lori Wiest
lwiest@arizona.edu