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About the University

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development. The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high‑quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses. Clayton State’s main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta. The university has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years and was named one of 79 higher education institutions in the 2017 Great Colleges to Work For list.

Job Summary

• Tenure‑track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
• Teach core musicianship courses (music theory, aural skills, class piano) beginning January 2026.
• Serve as coordinator for the comprehensive musicianship core curriculum for all department majors and minors in music.
• Build a regional model of successful music literacy and musicianship development for all students.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in music or music education (ABD with degree awarded by May 2026 will be considered).
• Strong keyboard proficiency.
• Successful experience teaching class piano, music literacy courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating a comprehensive musicianship program at the college level.
• Experience in music student recruiting and potential to contribute to an active recruitment program at Clayton State.
• Evidence of scholarly potential, including presentations and publications focused on developing musicianship and music literacy in student populations.

Will Be Particularly Welcome

• Ability to teach applied lessons in areas of departmental need.
• Ability to teach additional courses in areas such as music business, music technology, and music education.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning. USG core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do.

Institutional Values

Clayton State University values adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people‑centeredness. Each community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Conditions of Employment

• Contingent on completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check.
• Confirmation of credentials and employment history referenced in application materials.
• Potential pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Disclosure of potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest.
• Offers are subject to applicable federal and state laws and BOR policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and affirmative action institution. The university recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by state and federal laws. For questions or detailed information, contact the Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. For disability accommodations, contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445.

Other Information

Open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by November 23rd.

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA). A CSA has a duty to report crimes under the Clery Act.