Job Posting Details

Position

Assistant Professor of Music (Music History & Applied Music)

Department

Music

Job Classification(s):

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• Assistant Professor

Starting Date

Fall 2026

Responsibilities

The Department of Music in the Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music with duties to include teaching music history and applied music to begin August 2026.

As a faculty member in the Department of Music, you will be expected to 1. Teach the three-semester undergraduate music history sequence; 2. Teach applied lessons in your area of strength; 3. Teach in other areas commensurate with experience and education; 4. Develop a record of research/creative activity; 5. Recruit students for the applied area and the Department of Music; and 6. Assess students, hold office hours, and engage in department, college, and university service.

The Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts encompasses undergraduate programs in art, mass communication, music, and theatre. The college prides itself on ensuring that its students do what they study and is committed to offering individualized instruction in functional, safe, modern surroundings. Emphasis is placed on applying classroom learning to process and performance. Students are taught to create within their disciplines and are also challenged to evaluate the quality of what they have created, to assess the effect of their creations on the wider culture, and to aspire to professionalism and excellence.

 The Department of Music at Midwestern State University, a National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) accredited institution, offers four undergraduate degrees—the Bachelor of Music in Performance, the Bachelor of Music with Teacher Certification, the Bachelor of Musical Arts, and the Bachelor of Arts in Music to a student population of approximately 60 majors.

 

Requirements

Applicants are required to have a completed doctoral degree in music and a record of successful artistic/professional achievements. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in higher education, teaching music history, and/or teaching applied music lessons.

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

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