Title: InstructorAssistant Professor Full-Time Temporary - Director of Music Education
Application Review Date: March 16, 2026 Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus Work Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.
Job Description: InstructorAssistant Professor FTT - Director of Music Education Elementary General Music Focus. Full-Time Temporary Faculty position beginning August 2026 and renewable. The Department of Music invites applications for a Director of Music Education with a primary focus on ElementaryGeneral Music Education.
The Director of Music Education provides leadership for the undergraduate music education program working collaboratively with music faculty and the Department Chair. Responsibilities include:
The program emphasizes a balanced student teaching model consisting of seven weeks in elementary settings and seven weeks in secondary settings preparing graduates for the full K-12 job market elementary vocal secondary and instrumental secondary. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses such as learning theories practicum ear training ETSS class piano or other areas aligned with the candidates expertise and departmental needs.
The curricular direction of the program is established collaboratively by music education faculty and may evolve over time based on the strengths experience and vision of the InstructorAssistant Professor FTT - Director of Music Education Rank to be determined by qualifications.
Required Qualifications: • ABD or earned doctorate Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Music Education or a closely related field by the time of appointment. • A minimum of five years of diverse K-12 public school teaching experience is required with a primary emphasis on ElementaryGeneral Music Education. • Demonstrated pedagogical alignment with an Ear Training and Sight Singing ETSS framework preference given to candidates with experience in Music Learning Theory MLT. • Evidence of administrative ability to manage program logistics including student teaching placements curricular coordination and assessment. • College-level teaching experience in music education is preferred. • Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental teaching needs beyond music education in collaboration with the Department Chair and faculty. Teaching assignments may include ear training ETSS class piano educational technology or other areas appropriate to the candidates experience.
Preferred Qualifications: • ABD or earned doctorate Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Music Education or a closely related field by the time of appointment. • A minimum of five years of diverse K-12 public school teaching experience is required with a primary emphasis on ElementaryGeneral Music Education.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Application reviews begin March 16, 2026, and remains open until filled.
Is this position Grant Funded: No Is this position restricted: No Is this position eligible for telework: No Hours Per Week: 9 Months per Year: Statement of Economic Interest Required: No FLSA Status: Exempt Work Classification: Teaching & Research Faculty Normal Work Schedule: Employee Classification: Instructor Department: Music Dept of Salary: per qualifications Department Contact Name: Wayne Gallops Department Contact Phone: 540-521-0872 Department Contact Email: rgallops@radford.edu
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