Assistant Teaching Professor - Instrumental Music Education

The Department of Music Education at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts invites applications fora Qualified Rank Faculty Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education - nontenure track, with a brass or woodwind specialization, 9-month, renewable appointment, beginning August 2026.

Information about Program and College Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts has earned a reputation as one of the country’s outstanding collegiate music programs. The College enrolls approximately 450 students under the guidance of 55 full-time and 25 part-time faculty. Our comprehensive music curriculum features specialties in music education and contemporary music, including the distinctive DMA in Contemporary Music. The College is home to the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music, producing an annual New Music Festival and a nationally syndicated radio program. The College’s musical calendar features more than 300 performances and presentations annually by faculty, world renown guest artists, and 30+ student ensembles. Additional information is found at the College of Musical Arts website.

The department of music education is recognized as a leader in preparing undergraduate and graduate students for careers in teaching, or continued study at the graduate level. The department serves nearly 250 undergraduate music education majors across all disciplines within the field of music pedagogy and engages with multiple local and regional arts and educational organizations through collaborative partnerships to offer a robust curriculum of performance training, traditional academic opportunities and practical field experiences. The department also facilitates an industry leading and innovative online graduate degree in Teaching Artistry along with a traditional residential master’s degree program.

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master’s programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward, BGSU’s strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

Essential Functions

• Teach either Brass Techniques or Woodwind Techniques dependent on candidate specialization
• Teach and facilitate our Introduction to Music Education course required for all undergraduate music education majors
• Serve as administrative and faculty lead for Music Plus – a comprehensive music education and community engagement program for underserved populations staffed by BGSU faculty and music education students
• Serve as coordinator for student teaching and our Musicianship and Advanced Pedagogy (music education scholarship)program
• Serve as administrator and director as applicable for the Academy Band Program serving local school band students in weekly rehearsals at BGSU
• Graduate teaching opportunities are possible through our online Teaching Artistry program with a supplemental summer teaching contract
• Contribute to institutional and professional service and intellectual life of the College and University

Minimum Qualifications

1. Completed Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education at time of appointment

2. Minimum 3 years teaching instrumental music (band) in K-12 school programs

Preferred Qualifications

1. Documented experience as instructor of record in collegiate classroom teaching in music education

2. Experience in supervision of undergraduate pre-service methods and student teachers

3. 5 or more years teaching instrumental music (band) in K-12 school programs

Additional Information

Application Materials Required

1. Cover letter indicating interest in and qualifications for the position

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Unofficial transcript of the highest degree attained

4. Complete contact information for three to five professional references – do not send letters

5. Online or YouTube link(s) to at least one or more video recording(s) of recent classroom teaching

activity (within the last three years).

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.

Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.

BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Process

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by December 20, 2025.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive and commensurate with peer institution levels for rank and position in keeping with candidate’s experienceand credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information

Questions concerning the search may be directed to Dr. Ken Moore, Music Education search committee chair (moorken@bgsu.edu) You may also visit the college website at www.bgsu.edu / music

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster :

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