Assistant Professor (Music Education)

Full-time, tenure track position in Instrumental Music Education to begin Fall 2023, pending position clearance and availability of funds. The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa offers B.Ed., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in music education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, including (but not limited to): instrumental music methods; Instrumental techniques (either woodwind, brass or percussion, or any combination thereof); and other related courses based on the needs of the department. Supervise student teachers and advise undergraduate and graduate students; Participate in graduate committees; Maintain an active research profile; Provide service to the department, university, community and field; Serve as academic and programmatic liaison with the College of Education, area schools, and teachers; Attend training such as new faculty orientation in the first year, Title IX, etc. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Earned doctorate in music education or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing; (ABDs will be considered, all requirements for doctoral degree must be completed by August 2023);
2. Minimum 3 years of experience teaching instrumental music in a public or private K-12 school;
3. Exhibit a record of and/or potential for scholarly contributions to the field;
4. Pass criminal background check (at time of hire);
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff and administration.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience teaching instrumental techniques (either woodwind, brass or percussion, or any combination thereof);
2. Experience with educational technology related to music instruction;
3. Evidence of engagement in a service/leadership capacity with K-12 schools;
4. Evidence of leadership in the profession;
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff and administration.