Nature of position : Tenure-Track

Job Summary/Basic Function:

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About the position:

• A Cover Letter summarizing how the applicant's education and experience match the required qualifications of the position.
• A current Curriculum Vitae.
• A Teaching Philosophy that includes a discussion of the applicant's experience in working with diverse populations of students.
• A summary of Scholarly and/or Creative Activity Plan outlining a 3–5 year agenda involving undergraduate students.
• Copies of registrar-issued unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress (the successful candidate will be required to provide registrar-issued official transcripts from the issuing institution(s) directly to the Provost's Office by the start date).
• Three current letters of reference (applicant to submit names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of individuals who will be contacted to upload current letters of reference directly to a confidential website).

Salary and Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans – Choose from two excellent options
• Tuition Waiver – Invest in your education or your family's
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
• Full Benefits Summary (PDF)

Why Millersville?

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

Our Mission & Values:

Equal Opportunity for All:

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., D.M.A., Ed.D.) or two master's degrees relevant to the field, required for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. One of the master's degrees must be in music education or a closely related field (Music Performance, Conducting, Music Pedagogy, Curriculum & Instruction with vocal/instrumental focus).
• Kodály Pedagogy Certification from an OAKE-endorsed program or the Kodály Institute, Liszt Academy (Hungary), or a master's degree with a Kodály Pedagogy emphasis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience teaching public school general music in K–12 settings using the Kodály approach.
• Knowledge of additional pedagogical approaches such as Orff Schulwerk, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, and Gordon's Music Learning Theory.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Ability to supervise and mentor student teachers across K–12 vocal and instrumental settings.
• Ability to teach Language of Music (music fundamentals) according to the Kodály Concept.
• Capacity to serve as liaison to the College of Education.
• Proficiency in functional piano to support classroom instruction.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstrations.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of 3 years of K-8 public school general music teaching experience.
• Ability to teach applied voice lessons.
• Ability to teach general education music courses such as Early Childhood Music, Music and Culture, and Popular Music.
• Evidence of successful teaching at the college or university level.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the APSCUF Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ability to work on campus.

Days Worked: TBD

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition: 13524

About Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville University is a top-ranked university in the North, with more than 100programs, some of which are uniquely distinctive to the region and nation. We have a strong academic history guided by industry-leading professors. Our faculty members are recognized to be fiercely passionate about their students’ overall success. Our student body is rich in diversity and is known to be enthusiastically driven towards excellence while being socially conscious. Our beautiful 250-acre campus contains classic architecture, mixed with state-of-the-art, energy-saving structures and a historic pond with two resident swans. Access to extraordinary faculty, a historical campus setting and an extremely high job-placement rating are the reasons our alumni rate us as a smart life choice.

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