Visiting Assistant Professor of Elementary Music Education

Description

The Greenwood School of Music seeks a qualified Elementary Music Education specialist. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Elementary Methods, Introduction to Music Education, Student Teaching Seminar, and mentor and supervise music education majors and student teachers at their elementary placements. Additional duties may include serving as Director of the Greenwood School of Music Preparatory Academy’s Elementary Choir, with other duties assigned according to the candidate’s expertise and the needs of the Music Education Area and School of Music. The candidate is expected to develop and maintain relationships with elementary music educators on the local, regional, and national levels. This position is contingent upon available funding.

 

Qualifications

PhD in Music Education or ABD. A minimum of three years of public-school teaching experience with a broad knowledge of pedagogical approaches in Elementary Music Education and an understanding of 21st-century classroom technologies and teaching strategies.

 

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, please submit online via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/166673) a letter of application, curriculum vitae, recent video recordings, a reference list with a minimum of three references, and a document with link(s) of up to 30 minutes of video footage demonstrating their teaching in one or more settings. This may include work with elementary general music students, collegiate methods courses, introductory music education classes, or other relevant teaching experiences. The video should showcase the candidate’s pedagogical approach, content expertise, and ability to engage students effectively across developmental levels. A brief description of the context (e.g., course, student population, goals of the lesson) may accompany the video submission. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. 

Application Deadline: For full consideration, materials are due by May 1, 2025, but screening will continue until position is filled.

Questions about the position may be directed to:

Dr. Jackie Skara
Music Education Search Committee Chair
jackie.skara@okstate.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Oklahoma State University as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu.