Assistant Professor - Instrumental Music Education

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Assistant Professor - Instrumental Music Education
Department Glenn Korff School of Music-1032
Requisition Number F_230193
Posting Open Date 12/07/2023
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 01/15/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
he Glenn Korff School of Music in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a professional, comprehensive arts institution devoted to the advancement of music and dance, the preparation of the next generation of arts professionals, and service to the arts professions/institutions in the region, state, nation, and world. The Music/Dance Faculty consists of an outstanding array of internationally acclaimed artists and scholars who care deeply about their students (more than 400 students are enrolled currently) and who work in close collaboration to serve the mission of the Glenn Korff School of Music.
We are seeking an accomplished teacher educator and researcher to contribute to the music education programs of the Glenn Korff School of Music. Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and professional and university service. Of particular interest are candidates with a breadth of expertise in instrumental music education that includes both traditional and progressive school music offerings.
Degree programs include the BA, BM, BME, MM, and DMA with emphases in performance, composition, conducting, or jazz studies, along with the Ph.D. in Music Education, Piano Pedagogy, or Vocal Pedagogy. The endowments of the Glenn Korff School of Music and the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts support outstanding opportunities and travel for students, faculty members, and ensembles on an annual basis.
Located in the very heart of the United States, in one of America’s safest and most livable cities, Lincoln, Nebraska was recently named a “top college town in America," the state flagship University’s proximity to local and regional offerings and airports makes the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s accessibility a true asset and advantage. The University is growing in size, scope, and diversity and is supported by a strong public school system.
The downtown Lincoln arts campus is alive with performances and musical collaborations with college and professional orchestras, university instrumental ensembles, and local arts organizations. Performances are held in the attached 800-seat recital hall, the attached 2300-seat concert hall (recently named one of the finest college concert spaces in the country) plus a large host of nearby outstanding concert spaces, venues, and acoustically-alive sanctuaries.
The Glenn Korff School of Music in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education.
Duties and Responsibilities:
TEACHING: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, specifically related to instrumental music and other subject matter corresponding to the candidate’s expertise; supervise instrumental music student teachers and practicum students; and contribute to undergraduate and graduate recruiting to music education degrees.
RESEARCH/CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIP: Establish/maintain a program of outstanding scholarly activity, specifically research publication and presentation at national and international levels.
SERVICE: Serve as faculty advisor to UNL’s collegiate chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME); serve as faculty representative on School, College, and University committees; and serve in professional organizations.
OTHER: Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the Glenn Korff School of Music.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Music Education completed by the first day of employment, i.e., Monday, August 19, 2024.
  • Documented expertise in instrumental music education.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of K-12 music teaching experience (necessarily including instrumental music).
  • Minimum of two (2) years of college teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Breadth of experience/expertise in instrumental music that includes both traditional school music offerings (e.g., band, orchestra, jazz) and progressive innovations (e.g., drumming, guitar, popular music).
  • College teaching experience in a research university.
  • Evidence of an established record of publication and research productivity.
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE 68526
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How to Apply
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:
  • Letter of interest addressing qualifications specific to this job description.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Names and contact information of five references.
  • A one- to two-page statement in which the applicant explains their perspectives on instrumental music education, specifically addressing subject matter priorities in the broader field of instrumental music in K-12 schooling and how to balance coverage of both traditional school experiences with more progressive offerings in instrumental music. Attach as “Other Document.”
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    For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
    Shelby Foged
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    Job Category
    Job Category (old) Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading
    Job Type Full-Time
    Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
    If Temporary, indicate end date
    Planned Hire Date 08/19/2024
    Appointment End Date
    Organizational Location Default Location

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