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Assistant Professor of Music Education

CSULB, Long Beach, California, us, 90899


Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1Locations

Southern CaliforniaCategories

Appointment TypeBargaining UnitJob Search Category/DisciplineFaculty - Fine/Performing Arts 1Time BasisFull Time 1Assistant Professor of Music Education

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542629

Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.Work type:

Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:

Long BeachCategories:

Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Position : Assistant Professor of Music EducationEffective Date:

August 18, 2025 (Fall Semester)Salary Range:

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/per year. The anticipated hiring range is $74,652 to $105,000/per year. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.APPLICATION DEADLINE : Review of applications to begin October 21, 2024. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). It also earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts towards Latine/x student, faculty, and staff success across campus. The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and to interrogate, disrupt, and transform systemic inequities throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.The Bob Cole Conservatory of Music (BCCM) seeks an innovative colleague in Music Education specializing in choral music education. The ideal candidate will implement inclusive pedagogy for our student population, who come from and will return to teach in one of the most culturally diverse areas in the nation. California State University Long Beach (CSULB) is a federally designated Minority-Serving Institution—Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution and Hispanic-Serving Institution.The Bob Cole Conservatory hosts one of the largest and most recognized music education programs in California, with over 150 undergraduate music education majors and approximately 80 music credential candidates. The Conservatory has a 70-year tradition of nationally and internationally lauded choirs. BCCM alums teach K-12 nationwide, run collegiate and university programs of distinction, and serve on State, Regional and National boards of NAFME, ACDA, and NCCO. We seek applicants whose materials clearly and specifically demonstrate and provide evidence of

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the required qualifications as well as any applicable preferred qualifications listed in this position description.Required Qualifications:Ph.D., Ed.D., or ABD in Music Education, Choral Music or related field. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2025.At least three years of K-12 music teaching experienceDemonstrated commitment to offering a 21st-century teaching and learning experience, which includes balancing traditional approaches with expanded and diversified music makingDemonstrate a broad knowledge of pedagogical approaches and genres (e.g., classical, commercial, musical theatre, multicultural) relevant to contemporary Choral Music EducationDemonstrated potential for inclusive teaching and sustaining a productive track record in research, scholarly/creative activities, and serviceDemonstrated commitment to the prioritization of diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values within music educationDemonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized studentsPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated history of excellence in teaching at the K-12 and/or college levelVersed in culturally responsive and culturally sustaining pedagogiesAt least seven years of K-12 and/or collegiate choral music teaching experienceDemonstrated experience in collaborating with other genres, and/or arts education specialistsDemonstrated experience with cultural competency and successfully engaging diverse student populations while prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values within music educationDemonstrated record of peer-reviewed research, creative, scholarly, or performance activitiesDemonstrated leadership and/or service in music educationExperience with teacher performance assessments (i.e., edTPA or CalTPA)Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities or experience using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroomA successful candidate in music education is expected to teach courses in the Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree program in the music department (Bob Cole Conservatory of Music), credential courses in the Single Subject Credential Program (College of Education), and graduate courses in our proposed interdisciplinary/interdepartmental Master of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts Education (College of the Arts)Duties:Teach courses may include assigned or candidate’s specialty, but are not limited to: Voice Methods (BM); Choral Lab (BM); Choral Methods and Literature I & II (BM); Auditioned and Non-Auditioned Ensembles; Beginning Choral Conducting (BM); Advanced Choral Conducting (BM); Practical Piano for the Music Educator (BM); General Music Methods and Literature I & II (BM); Introduction to Teaching – Music (Credential); Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Music (Credential); Student Teaching Seminar – Music (Credential); Student Teacher Mentoring (Credential); Research and Seminar courses (MA/MM) [Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.]Recruit new music education studentsMentor and supervise students in the music education program including student teachersEngage in program-related service activities such as work on Master’s thesis committees, participation in recruitment and evaluation of lecturersDevelop and sustain research, scholarly and creative activities in the field leading to presentations and publicationsParticipate in service to the department, college, university, and communityCSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee BenefitsHow to Apply - Required

Documentation:An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: Equity and Diversity StatementLetter of application addressing the required and preferred qualificationsCVNames and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the

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stage)Semi-Finalists

will provide a 10-minute classroom/rehearsal teaching videoFinalists

will be required to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)Requests for information about the position and application process should be addressed to:California State University, Long BeachBob Cole Conservatory of MusicAttn: Liz Guiterrez, Administrative Coordinator1250 Bellflower BoulevardLong Beach, CA 90840-7101(562) 985-5331 or E-Mail: liz.gutierrez@csulb.eduEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:A background check (including a criminal record check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.Pursuant to the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.CSU Vaccination PolicyThe CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Advertised:

Sep 17, 2024 (1:00 PM) Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:

Open until filled

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