Assistant or Associate Professor - Music

University of Maryland School of Music

Notice of Faculty Vacancy in Choral Music Education

The University of Maryland School of Music invites applications for a position in Choral Music Education at the rank of associate or assistant professor, starting August 15, 2010.  This position would complement a faculty committed to preparing innovative music education in a collaborative learning environment.

Responsibilities:  Teach undergraduate courses in music education including choral methods and voice pedagogy; teach graduate courses related to the candidate’s expertise; actively pursue research and publication in music education; advise undergraduate and/or graduate music education students; direct research projects at the master’s and doctoral levels; develop and maintain relationships with music educators through workshops, performances, and school visits.  This position provides opportunities for conducting regularly within the School of Music’s Choral Activity program and for summer session instruction.

Qualifications:  By August 2010, the candidate should have attained a doctoral degree in music education or in a related field; successful PreK-12 school teaching experience; successful university/college teaching experience.  The candidate should demonstrate strong evidence of, or potential for research, publication, and professional leadership in music education.

Rank and Salary:  Associate Professor or Assistant Professor tenure-track.  Salary commensurate with experience.

Starting Date:  August 15, 2010

Application Materials:  For best consideration, please apply by January 4^th, 2010.  Applications should consist of a cover letter of applications; current curriculum vitae; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.  APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY AS A SINGLE PDF FILE TO: Ms. Tawanka Edwards at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] .  Qualified female minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For information regarding the position, contact:

Dr. Janet Montgomery

Music Education Search Committee

University of Maryland School of Music

2130C Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

 College Park, MD 20742

Phone: (301) 405-5503 office

E-mail:  [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

The University of Maryland, the flagship campus of the State of Maryland System, is situated amid the abundant research and cultural resources of the nation’s capital.  Accredited by NASM, the School of Music offers a full range of programs in music performance, music education, music theory and composition, musicology, and ethnomusicology.  The School of Music is housed in the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility for dance, music, and theatre.  The Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library houses collections that include the MENC Historical Center, the Charles Fowler Papers, and the International Society for Music Education Archives.  For additional information, please visit the university and school’s Web sites at:   www.umd.edu and www.music.umd.edu

The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.