What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-63 Tenure Track Faculty of Music Education Job at Apap365 in California position at Apap365?
Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community of educators whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Department of Music Education and Music Therapy invites applicants for a full-time, tenure track, faculty of Music Education. Faculty rank will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience, expertise, and training. The position begins in August 2025.
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
The mission of the Department of Music Education and Music Therapy, part of the Wells School of Music, is to provide an inclusive, world-class education by engaging students in diverse and evolving degree programs that further artistic excellence and help students become valuable contributors to a greater society. The Wells School of Music serves approximately 450 students with 60 faculty, enjoys full NASM membership, and offers fully accredited degrees in Music Education, Theory, Composition & Studio Composition, Music History, Music Therapy, and Music Performance. Review additional information about West Chester University's Music Education and Music Therapy Department .
The faculty position involves teaching undergraduate and / or graduate level courses in music education. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and innovative music educator with expertise in contemporary practices such as songwriting, music technology, production, and improvisation. The successful candidate will inspire students through creative teaching practices and a commitment to inclusive education that embraces diverse learning styles and backgrounds. The faculty member will collaborate with other departmental faculty and staff to ensure student success.
Responsibilities include :
- Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, emphasizing student-centered approaches in diverse settings, including non-ensemble contexts such as songwriting, music technology, music production, and contemporary musical styles.
- Design and implement innovative, inclusive, and progressive curricula that address the diverse learning needs of students and reflect current trends in music education.
- Integrate technology, creative music-making, and equity-centered or culturally sustaining pedagogies into teaching practices.
- Maintain an active agenda of research, creative work, and / or scholarly engagement.
- Participate in community partnerships, recruitment, and outreach to promote music education and the department's initiatives.
- Serve the College, University, and the community through participation in various committees, recruitment, and outreach efforts.
- Mentor and advise students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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