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Posting Summary:
The Program in Music and Music Education at Teachers College Columbia University invites applications for the position of 2-year Open Rank Visiting Professor of Music and Music Education.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Program in Music and Music Education at Teachers College Columbia University invites applications for the position of Open Rank Visiting Professor of Music and Music Education. We seek a dynamic full-time faculty member with an emerging record of contributions to the field of music education through scholarly accomplishments, excellent teaching, and professional service.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on September 1, 2024.
Responsibilities:
We recruit a colleague whose work bridges theory and practice and who is productive in scholarship. An explicit commitment to diversity and to advancing understandings and outcomes for historically marginalized groups is required. The candidate should have successful experience teaching at tertiary level, knowledge of music teacher preparation, certification, and professional development. An interest in creative and learner-centered approaches is highly desirable. The incumbent will teach two courses per semester and carry a typical advising load. They must be willing to assume the responsibilities of academic administration and planning, and to collaborate actively with colleagues in program development.


To apply: Using the link below, please submit the following materials:

(1) Letter of application specifying areas of emergent research and developing trajectory as well as clear articulation of teaching experience and innovation, grounded by personal philosophy.

(2) Curriculum vitae;

(3) One representative writing sample;
(4) Two letters of recommendation (to be submitted independently by recommenders to Emily Riddles, Search Coordinator, er2748@tc.columbia.edu );

With the letter of application please include the names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of the individuals who are writing letters of recommendation.

For inquiries about the search, please contact Dr. Randall Allsup, Search Committee Chair, at email address rea10@tc.columbia.edu.

Review of applications will begin April 15, 2024, and continue until the search is completed.

Salary depends upon rank and experience 

Teachers College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression), religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate with emerging evidence of successful teaching experience at the collegiate level;
• Early record of research and scholarship in the field of university music teacher education;
• Research and teaching experience in early-career mentorship and teacher certification are highly desirable;
• Demonstrated expertise in public school music teaching, with experiences in multi/trans-cultural music, multimodal literacies, interdisciplinarity, and/or urban music;
• The candidate will have demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and have experience with research and educational programs that reflect the needs of minoritized or underserved populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Salary Range:

up to $120k

Work Modality:

Faculty