Teachers College - Jobs - Job Details - Assistant Professor of Music and Music Education

Posting Summary:
The Program in Music and Music Education at Teachers College Columbia University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Music and Music Education, Tenure Track. We seek a dynamic full-time faculty member with an emerging and visible record of contributions to the field of music education through scholarly accomplishments, excellent teaching, and professional service.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
We recruit a colleague whose work bridges theory and practice and who shows a clear and productive publication pathway. The candidate should have successful experience in prek-12 settings and teaching at tertiary level. The candidate should have knowledge of and experience in music teacher preparation, certification, and professional development within the field. An explicit commitment to diversity and to advancing understandings and outcomes for historically marginalized groups is desired. An interest in and dedication to community work and local contexts, as well as creative and learner-centered approaches are highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester and carry a typical advising load. They must be willing to collaborate actively with colleagues in program development, planning and administration.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on September 1, 2025.

To apply: Using the link below, please submit the following materials:

(1) Letter of application specifying areas of emergent research and developing trajectory as well as a clear articulation of teaching experience and innovation, grounded by personal philosophy.

(2) Curriculum vitae;

(3) Two representative samples of published research;
(4) Three letters of recommendation (to be submitted independently by recommenders to Emily Riddles, Search Coordinator, er2748@tc.columbia.edu );

With the letter of application please include the names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of the individuals who are writing letters of recommendation.

For inquiries about the search, please contact Dr. Patrick Schmidt, Search Committee Chair, at email address Patrick.schmidt@tc.columbia.edu.

Review of applications will begin November 4th, 2024, and continue until the search is completed.

Teachers College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression), religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Qualifications:
● Earned doctorate with evidence of successful teaching experience at the collegiate level;
● Promising and visible record of research and scholarship in the field of music teacher education;
● Five (5) years of demonstrated experience as a full-time K-12 teacher in schools, with preferred expertise in urban education, multicultural musics, multimodal literacies, creativity, and/or interdisciplinarity;
● Innovative research and teaching experience in areas of teacher certification, youth participatory and/or teacher action research, arts-based, anti-racist, feminist and/or queer methodologies, is highly desirable;
● The candidate will have demonstrated participation in efforts and programs designed to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; and have experience with research and educational programs that reflect the needs of minoritized or underserved populations.

Salary Range:

$108,000 to $125,180

Work Modality:

Faculty