Lecturer of Music Education

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Education

Posted on May 2, 2024

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Lecturer of Music Education

The Penn State School of Music announces a full-time, term, renewable appointment in Music Education to begin August 1, 2024. The ideal candidate is an accomplished teacher-scholar with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to student-centered, inclusive music teaching and advising. An earned doctorate in music education is preferred; ABD will be considered. A minimum of 3 years full-time teaching in K-12 schools, or commensurate experience, is required. Current faculty and administration share an ethic of collegial responsibility and mutual care, so this new hire will receive solid mentoring, professional development, and support.

For this position, please use your cover letter to explain how your skills and experience match the following priorities and needs, but feel free to define yourself in ways that let us envision the unique qualifications you would bring to the Penn State School of Music experience.

We are seeking a candidate with expertise in secondary general music, but priority will be given to candidates with an additional specialization in any of the following areas: critical theory, songwriting, music technology and recording, or contemporary musical genres and underrepresented musical cultures. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, supervise graduate student research and student teachers, and assist in undergraduate student advising with other teaching and service duties as assigned.

The College of Arts & Architecture is working to establish a culture of anti-racism and anti-oppression that embraces individual identities, fosters a culture of inclusion, and promotes equity through curricula, values, standards, ideals, policies, and practices. The ideal candidate will provide evidence of their experience with, and interest in, contributing to these goals.

Evidence of equitable considerations, awareness, and practice with regard to twenty-first century curricula development, inclusive practices in educating diverse student bodies and working with a diverse faculty and staff, along with evidence of working collectively to cultivate a culture that supports success and enables all members of a college community to thrive.

Address in your cover letter how equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging relate to your research, creative activity, and/or service experience.

To apply, upload the following items:

Cover letter specifying web link for 10-20 minutes of teaching video
CV
Names and contact information for three professional references
One-page statement of teaching philosophy

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Lecturer-of-Music-Education_REQ_0000055152

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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