Assistant or Associate Professor of Music Education - Tenure Track

Fall 2026 Assistant or Associate Professor of Music Education: Tenure Track Date of Hire: August 2027 Description: Houghton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in the School of Music at the assistant or associate level starting in August of the 2027-2028 academic year. Applicants for this position should exhibit a commitment to excellence and creativity in undergraduate teaching, a mature Christian faith, and an ability to integrate Christian faith into their teaching. Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Music Education Compensation: $45,000 - $55,000 annually, commensurate upon experience. Teaching Responsibilities: Music Education Methods Courses Psychology of Music Observe and Evaluate Student Teachers and Student Teaching Portfolios Other Music Education Courses as needed Online Graduate Courses in Music Education as needed Other music courses as needed Coordinator Responsibilities: Coordinate with Education Faculty to guide music education students'' matriculation in their degree. Work with other music faculty and education faculty to coordinate practicum placements and hours for music education students Advise music education students o Help students form respectful attitudes and interactions with people who differ in abilities, attitudes, and cultural experience o Help students develop sensitivity to factors that affect our assessment of others. Coordinate and advise student activities with our collegiate chapter of NAfME Qualifications: Doctorate in Music Education Preferred, Masters Required At least 5 years elementary or secondary classroom experience Experience teaching online Possess a personal Christian faith that is reflected in one's professional and personal life with a sincere respect for and an agreement to live in harmony with the doctrines and positions of The Wesleyan Church, A Vision for our Common Life, and Behavioral Expectations of the University. Fall 2026 Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled. To Apply: Visit https://www.houghton.edu/employment/faculty-openings/ and follow the PROCEDURE FOR APPLICANTS. Candidates who meet these qualifications will be required to submit a recent teaching sample video if they are being considered for an interview. The committee will provide specific instructions for submitting videos to qualifying candidates later in the process. For questions related specifically to this position, please contact Professor Clem, Dean of the Greatbatch School of Music: david.clem@houghton.edu About Houghton: Houghton University is a Christ-centered, liberal arts and sciences institution of The Wesleyan Church, an evangelical holiness denomination rooted in the teachings of John Wesley. All employees are expected to share a set of values, convictions, and commitments that guide our life together. The University expects that all faculty and staff will respect the University's Vision of our Common Life, Doctrinal Statement, Wesleyan beliefs and core values, and adhere to its lifestyle expectations.