What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant College Lecturer - School of Music position at Cleveland State University?
Cleveland State University
Assistant College Lecturer
School of Music
Job Summary
The School of Music invites applicants for a non-tenure track appointment as an Assistant College Lecturer in Music Education (Instrumental) and interim coordinator of music education, beginning August 18, 2025. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about contemporary pedagogical approaches, teaching methods, techniques and trends in music education, and have a reputation for excellence in teaching and in forging relationships and creating partnerships in the music education community. Teaching to include some combination of the following: brass, woodwind, string, percussion, instrumental methods, instrumental conducting, curriculum and assessment, and student teacher supervision. Applicants with the ability to also teach instrumental conducting, percussion methods, and music technology are encouraged to apply.
Assistant college lecturers normally teach 12 credits a semester and engage in service duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23466. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by February 13, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Birch Browning, b.browning@csuohio.edu.
List Of Documents Applicant Is Required To Submit
Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.
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Assistant College Lecturer
School of Music
Job Summary
The School of Music invites applicants for a non-tenure track appointment as an Assistant College Lecturer in Music Education (Instrumental) and interim coordinator of music education, beginning August 18, 2025. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about contemporary pedagogical approaches, teaching methods, techniques and trends in music education, and have a reputation for excellence in teaching and in forging relationships and creating partnerships in the music education community. Teaching to include some combination of the following: brass, woodwind, string, percussion, instrumental methods, instrumental conducting, curriculum and assessment, and student teacher supervision. Applicants with the ability to also teach instrumental conducting, percussion methods, and music technology are encouraged to apply.
Assistant college lecturers normally teach 12 credits a semester and engage in service duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in music education, or bachelor’s degree in music education and a master’s degree in field related to music education;
- Previous or current valid teaching license;
- At least three years of K-12 teaching in instrumental music.
- A PhD in music education or ABD in music education;
- Administrative or organizational leadership experience;
- Experience teaching instrumental methods (e.g., brass/woodwind methods) at the undergraduate level;
- Experience supervising and mentoring undergraduate student teachers;
- Experience guiding undergraduate student teachers through the completion of the edTPA process;
- More than three years of secondary teaching experience in instrumental music;
- Experience teaching beginning instrumentalists in educational settings;
- Proficiency in Music Learning Theory;
- Qualified to teach instrumental conducting;
- Qualified to teach percussion methods.
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23466. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by February 13, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Birch Browning, b.browning@csuohio.edu.
List Of Documents Applicant Is Required To Submit
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy Statement
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, e.g., teaching video(s) (K-12 or Undergraduate level), teaching evaluations or reviews of recent courses
- Evidence of previous or current valid teaching license
- Contact information for three references - references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf
Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.
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