Location: Ithaca,NY, USA
Position Expectations:
Situated in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of NY, The Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre and Dance invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Education position to begin Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach assigned courses in the following areas: instrumental (band-winds/brass/percussion) music methods, secondary instrument (winds/brass/percussion) classes, and mentoring/supervising student teachers. Other duties may include teaching music education courses based on candidate expertise or program needs. The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of diverse musicianship and be familiar with contemporary issues related to teaching and learning music in diverse and inclusive public-school and community contexts. Ithaca College continually strives to build an inclusive and welcoming community of individuals, with diverse talents and skills from a multitude of backgrounds, who are committed to civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas.
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in music education or Masters degree in music education or conducting with a minimum of ten years of successful teaching and conducting experience in instrumental music (Band-Wind/Brass/Percussion) at the PK-12 level, plus an additional three years collegiate teaching at least two of which are full time with significant experience teaching a combination of brass, woodwind and percussion instrumental methods, pedagogy and student teaching courses is required. Brass or percussion specialist preferred.
Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated.
Applications Must Include:
To apply, please attach a cover letter and current CV. For full consideration, please apply by September 30, 2024.
Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.
Hiring Range:
$61,000 - $63,500, dependent on discipline, qualifications and experience.
We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:
* Healthcare including vision and dental
* Generous Paid Time Off Policies
* 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution
* EAP
* Flexible Work Plans
* Educational Benefits
* Career-Enhancing Trainings
* For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit
In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.