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The California State University

Assistant Professor of Music Education

The California State University, Long Beach, California, us, 90899


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Job no:

542629

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.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).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.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 experience.Demonstrated commitment to offering a 21st-century teaching and learning experience, which includes balancing traditional approaches with expanded and diversified music making.Demonstrate a broad knowledge of pedagogical approaches and genres (e.g., classical, commercial, musical theatre, multicultural) relevant to contemporary Choral Music Education.Demonstrated potential for inclusive teaching and sustaining a productive track record in research, scholarly/creative activities, and service.Demonstrated commitment to the prioritization of diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values within music education.Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized students.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated history of excellence in teaching at the K-12 and/or college level.Versed in culturally responsive and culturally sustaining pedagogies.At least seven years of K-12 and/or collegiate choral music teaching experience.Demonstrated experience in collaborating with other genres, and/or arts education specialists.Demonstrated experience with cultural competency and successfully engaging diverse student populations while prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values within music education.Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research, creative, scholarly, or performance activities.Demonstrated leadership and/or service in music education.Experience 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 classroom.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).Recruit new music education students.Mentor and supervise students in the music education program including student teachers.Engage in program-related service activities such as work on Master’s thesis committees, participation in recruitment and evaluation of lecturers.Develop and sustain research, scholarly and creative activities in the field leading to presentations and publications.Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community.How 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).Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.CV.Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the

finalist

stage).Semi-Finalists

will provide a 10-minute classroom/rehearsal teaching video.Finalists

will be required to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available).CSULB 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.EMPLOYMENT 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.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.

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