Assistant Professor of Music Education
University of Southern Mississippi
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The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Music seeks an Assistant Professor of Music Education to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct research, supervise student teachers and graduate research, and engage in service and school business activities.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Required Documents:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae that includes a list of courses taught
Contact information for three references
Research agenda statement
Teaching philosophy statement
Supporting Materials:
Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The School of Music at the University of Southern Mississippi is now accepting applications for the position ofAssistant Professor of Music Education.
This nine-month, tenure-track position will begin in August 2027.
The University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, is a public Carnegie R1 research university with its main campus in Hattiesburg and a coastal campus in Long Beach. It has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1938. The School of Music offers the B.A., B.M., and B.M.Ed. degrees, the M.M. and M.M.E., and the D.M.A. in performance and pedagogy and in conducting. Students perform in ensembles that include the USM Symphony Orchestra, the Wind Ensemble, the Southern Chorale, the Southern Opera and Musical Theatre Company, and The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band. More than 40 full-time faculty perform, present, and publish nationally and internationally and bring that work into the studio and classroom. The School enrolls students from a wide range of backgrounds, from across Mississippi and around the world.
For full consideration, applications must be submitted byNovember 13, 2026.
Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Joseph E. Jones ([email protected]).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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This faculty member will teach both undergraduate and graduate music education courses as well as conduct research that contributes to the field.
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Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, supervising student teachers, supervising graduate student research, engaging in professional activities and service to the School, community, and profession, and participating in the planning and implementation of School business.
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