What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appalachian State University is hiring: Assistant Professor of String Music Educ position at Appalachian State University?
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Position Title
Assistant Professor of String Music Education
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Provide Rank
Assistant Professor
Position Number
80001
Department
School Of Music - 270000
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications :
- Doctorate in music education, performance, or related field (must be completed by July 31, 2025)
- At least three years of successful string teaching in a K-12 school setting
- Specialized pedagogical content knowledge of teaching string instruments in a K-12 setting
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The School of Music seeks applicants with :
License / Certification Required
N / A
Description of the Department or Unit
HAYES SCHOOL OF MUSIC : The Hayes School of Music consists of 423 music students and 54 full-time faculty and offers undergraduate degrees in music education, music therapy, music industry studies and music performance with concentrations in instrumental or vocal performance, music theory / composition and sacred music. Graduate degrees are offered in music therapy and music performance with concentrations in instrumental or vocal performance, music theory / composition and conducting.
The Hayes School of Music prepares young musicians for professional lives as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, conductors, scholars, and music industry professionals, ensuring the next generation of musical leadership for the state, region, and nation.
The Hayes School of Music is committed to ensuring that its graduates are equipped to succeed in an inclusive, innovative, and multicultural world. Details about department programs and faculty / staff can be found here .
The Hayes School of Music is generously supported by the Hayes Endowment for Musical Excellence. Appalachian State University is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Additional information is located at music.appstate.edu
The Erneston Music Library, located in the Broyhill Music Center, supports the curriculum of the Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music and the University, and contains books, scores, and recordings. In addition, the Special Collections Research Center in Belk Library contains a growing collection of rare book and manuscript materials relating to classical music. Highlights of the collection include the scores of conductor Hans Schwieger, the original manuscripts of composer Tui St. George Tucker, and the Matanya Ophee Collection, one of the largest collections of 19th-century guitar music in the world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
We seek a dynamic string educator to join our music education faculty. This person will :
In the Hayes School of Music, full-time tenure-eligible or tenured faculty members are expected to teach 24 full-time equivalent hours (FTEs) per academic year. A faculty member may request up to 6 FTEs annually for extensive scholarly or creative activity.
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Appointment Type
Number Of Months Per Year
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire
08 / 11 / 2025
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration :
ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary : ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration : Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's job board :
Candidates invited for Zoom interviews will be asked to provide a recent 10-15 minute video demonstrating K-12 and / or university-level group / classroom instruction (can include multiple unedited clips of at least 5 minutes each).
Please note this position is based on enrollment and subject to available funding.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date
02 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Evaluation of Applications Begins
03 / 07 / 2025
Search Chair Name
Dr. Alexandra Dee
Search Chair Email
Deeao@appstate.edu
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Posting Number
FA00493P
