The City University of New York is hiring: Assistant Professor of Music (Music E

Assistant Professor of Music (Music Education Teacher)

The Conservatory of Music of Brooklyn College – City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track position in Music Teacher Education (MTE). The appointment will be as Assistant Professor of Music.

Responsibilities:

• Direct graduate and undergraduate Music Education programs
• Teach Music Education courses and other courses
• Supervise student teachers
• Serve as academic advisor for Music Education students
• Take a primary role in revising Music Education curricula
• Provide academic and career advisement to students and prepare them to achieve certification and employment as music educators

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Music Teacher Education
• NY State Teacher Certification (K-12, Special Subjects) or eligibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in the New York City or another urban public school system
• Some college‑level teaching experience
• Some experience with curriculum design

Compensation and Benefits: $79,598 – $102,017; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. Mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication are also available.

Application Instructions: From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and submit the required information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, please visit https://cuny.jobs/campus/brooklyn-college/jobs/ . Emailed or hard‑copy applications will not be considered. Applicants should upload the following in .docx or pdf format:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy

Finalists will be asked to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted electronically by their recommenders.

Closing Date: January 12, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, and Italian Americans to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Location: Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY.

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.