Asst Professor of Instruction/Asst Professor of Practice in Music Education, School of Music
Assistant Professor of Instruction/Assistant Professor of Practice in Music Education, School of Music
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 13489
Full/Part Time: Full Time
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Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 06/09/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: Up to $40,000- $42,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: Fixed-term tenure track, 4 courses per semester, exempt.
Required Application Materials:
• CV
• Cover letter that references teaching experience and teaching philosophy.
• Names and contact information for three references.
• A link to a teaching video. The video should be at least 20 minutes long.
Essential Functions
Job Duties
The School of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio invites applicants for a full-time, fixed-term track position in wind/percussion music education. Responsibilities include teaching music education courses and participating in area meetings, committees, and other assigned service activities. Teaching assignments may include brass methods, music pedagogy, music curriculum/instruction, technology for music educators, and a graduate-level seminar in music education.
Required Qualifications
• Completed doctorate in music education or ABD.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in K-12 schools.
• Demonstrated record of excellence teaching music education courses at the university level, including the subjects in which classes will be assigned.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UTSA and its infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
• Specialized pedagogical content knowledge for teaching wind and percussion instruments in K-12 schools.
• Background in “sound before sign” pedagogies for instrumental music learning.
• Experience teaching graduate-level music education classes.
• Teaching experience, goals, and approaches that meet the needs of students at varying levels of musical proficiency.
Additional Information
• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.
Working Conditions
• Main Campus, Arts Building
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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