Assistant Professor of Music Education

Position Announcement

The Music Department at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure track assistant professor of music education, starting Fall Semester 2026. The goal of the UT Music Education program is to prepare innovative and qualified K-12 music educators. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online athttps://music.utahtech.edu.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours of music education and other music courses within areas of expertise per academic year plus the equivalent of three credit hours or more in institutional service as defined by the College of Fine Arts.
• Serve as liaison with Utah Tech Education Department and State Office of Education to assure conformity with teacher licensing and related requirements.
• Work with the Education Department on practicum and student teaching placement and oversight.
• Assist in recruiting, advising, retention, and placement of students.
• Participate in course and program assessment.
• Perform campus-wide faculty duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department, division, and other administrative unit meetings, service on committees, and adherence to campus policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Music Education. ABD considered.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in Music Education.
• Demonstrated teaching ability at the college or university level.
• Oral and written communication skills that contribute to a collaborative working environment among students, staff, and colleagues.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2026, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2026. Annual salary of $60,000-$63,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date;includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. Seehttps://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review begins November 10, 2025; position open until filled.Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury -titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator:Brenda Medrano -titleix@utahtech.edu,BROWN 102, 435-879-4769.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visithttps://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.