Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Music
Open until filled. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2024
Position Details:
This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.
The TCU School of Music seeks a dynamic educator and musician for an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice (PPP) appointment in instrumental music education.
Professors of Professional Practice are individuals with a high degree of applied experience in their teaching discipline. Typically, they have been employed or practicing for many years in the private sector, be it business, science, the arts, health, education or media-related fields. The workload of Professors of Professional Practice is shaped by their own experiences and the needs of the hiring department. A higher emphasis on teaching or service may differentiate them from traditional tenure-track faculty. Professors of Professional Practice are appointed to the faculty but are not eligible for tenure or de facto tenure.
Qualifications for appointment as a Professor of Professional Practice are an earned doctoral or equivalent terminal degree appropriate to the academic discipline. Exceptions to these credentials must conform to the guidelines of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Responsibilities of Professors of Professional Practice will normally include instruction of students, continuing scholarship or creative activities, service to the university through committee memberships, student advising, and attendance at university events. Professors of Professional Practice are also expected to maintain professional knowledge and skill appropriate to their discipline and conduct themselves in accordance with the Statement on Professional Ethics adopted by the Faculty Senate.
Primary Responsibilities
• Teach music education courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels particularly those in undergraduate instrumental music education;
• Teach other assigned courses based on the candidate’s expertise and area needs;
• Collaborate with music education and instrumental faculty to design curricula and provide experiences that reflect diverse contemporary theories and practices;
• Maintain a high profile of professional activities including continuing scholarship and/or creative activities appropriate to the position;
• Demonstrate inclusive and equity-forward teaching practices through teaching, mentoring, and advocacy for students representing diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Coordinate placement and mentor student teachers in the local schools; and,
• Other duties as assigned by the Director based on the candidate’s unique skillset.
Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:
Required Qualifications
• Earned Doctorate in Music Education (ABD will be considered)
• A minimum of 5 years of K-12 school music teaching experience
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential. Learn more about TCU’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at www.inclusion.tcu.edu.
Preferred Qualifications
• 7 or more years of successful K-12 school music teaching experience
• Evidence of a strong background in instrumental music education at the secondary level
• Evidence of exemplary pedagogical skills and knowledge
• Achievement in scholarship and creative activities relative to the current stage of the applicant's career
• Experience teaching in one or more of the following areas: introductory music education, secondary instrumental methods, string techniques, string methods, foundations of music education, jazz methods, wind band arranging, brass/woodwind methods
• Potential to work collaboratively with a faculty team dedicated to creating a positive experience for all students in the music education program and in the wind band community.
Applications should include:
• a letter of application detailing qualifications for this position including pedagogical skills and knowledge;
• a complete vita;
• a one-page DEI statement that addresses how the candidate will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at TCU;
• a one-page teaching philosophy statement; and,
• a list of 3 professional references
Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials in later stages of the application process.
AA/EEO Statement:
As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
