University of Nebraska-Lincoln Looking for Assistant Professor – Instrumental Music Education at Lcoln, NE Full Time

The Glenn Korff School of Music in
the Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a professional, comprehensive arts
institution devoted to the advancement of music and dance, the preparation of the next generation of arts professionals, and service to the
arts professions/institutions in the region, state, nation, and world. The Music/Dance Faculty consists of an outstanding array of
internationally acclaimed artists and scholars who care deeply about their students (more than 400 students are enrolled currently) and who
work in close collaboration to serve the mission of the Glenn Korff School of Music.

We are seeking an accomplished teacher educator
and researcher to contribute to the music education programs of the Glenn Korff School of Music. Applicants must have a strong commitment to
excellence in teaching, research, and professional and university service. Of particular interest are candidates with a breadth of expertise
in instrumental music education that includes both traditional and progressive school music offerings.

Degree programs include the
BA, BM, BME, MM, and DMA with emphases in performance, composition, conducting, or jazz studies, along with the Ph.D. in Music Education,
Piano Pedagogy, or Vocal Pedagogy. The endowments of the Glenn Korff School of Music and the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts
support outstanding opportunities and travel for students, faculty members, and ensembles on an annual basis.

Located in the very
heart of the United States, in one of America’s safest and most livable cities, Lincoln, Nebraska was recently named a “top
college town in America,” the state flagship University’s proximity to local and regional offerings and airports makes the University
of Nebraska–Lincoln’s accessibility a true asset and advantage. The University is growing in size, scope, and diversity and is
supported by a strong public school system.

The downtown Lincoln arts campus is alive with performances and musical collaborations
with college and professional orchestras, university instrumental ensembles, and local arts organizations. Performances are held in the
attached 800-seat recital hall, the attached 2300-seat concert hall (recently named one of the finest college concert spaces in the country)
plus a large host of nearby outstanding concert spaces, venues, and acoustically-alive sanctuaries.

The Glenn Korff School of Music
in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applications for the position of
Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education.

Duties and Responsibilities

TEACHING: The successful
candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music education specifically related to instrumental music and other subject
matter corresponding to the candidate’s expertise; supervise instrumental music student teachers and practicum students; and
contribute to undergraduate and graduate recruiting to music education degrees.

RESEARCH/CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIP: Establish/maintain a
program of outstanding scholarly activity, specifically research publication and presentation at national and international levels.

SERVICE: Serve as faculty advisor to UNL’s collegiate chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME); serve as
faculty representative on School, College, and University committees; and serve in professional organizations.

OTHER: Perform
additional duties as assigned by the Director of the Glenn Korff School of Music.

Minimum Required
Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Music Education completed by the first day of employment, i.e., Monday, August 19, 2024.
• Documented expertise in instrumental music education.
• Minimum of three (3) years of K-12 music teaching experience (necessarily
  including instrumental music).
• Minimum of two (2) years of college teaching experience.

Preferred
Qualifications

• Breadth of experience/expertise in instrumental music that includes both traditional school music
  offerings (e.g., band, orchestra, jazz) and progressive innovations (e.g., drumming, guitar, popular music).
• College teaching
  experience in a research university.
• Evidence of an established record of publication and research productivity.

Application Process

The search committee will begin formal review of applications on January 15, 2024 and will
continue until an appointment is made. Interested applicants must submit applications at https://employment.unl.edu/postings/88964. Click “Apply for this
Job,” complete the information form, and submit the following documents:

• Letter of interest addressing qualifications
  specific to this job description.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of five references.
• A one- to
  two-page statement in which the applicant explains their perspectives on instrumental music education, specifically addressing subject
  matter priorities in the broader field of instrumental music in K-12 schooling and how to balance coverage of both traditional school
  experiences with more progressive offerings in instrumental music.

The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and the Glenn Korff School of Music believe that diversity is important. We envision a faculty that will serve an increasingly diverse student body. To that end, we seek a diverse pool of candidates.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.