25-158 Temporary Faculty Instructor of Music Education Position Available In Chester, Pennsylvania

25-158 Temporary Faculty Instructor of Music Education
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19-Jun-25

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4979244 Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community of educators whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Department of Music Education and Music Therapy invites applications for a Temporary Faculty Instructor of Music position. The position will begin in Fall 2025. West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. The Temporary Faculty Instructor will teach a variety of courses in the music education curriculum. The incumbent will provide in-person, face-to-face, on-campus instruction, supporting the academic and pedagogical development of future music educators. Classes may be scheduled during daytime hours.

Potential courses may include:

Foundations of Music Education
Music Methods (Traditional, Choral, Instrumental, etc.)
Student Teaching Seminar or Supervision
Music/Dance/Art for Non-Music Majors The ideal candidate will demonstrate innovative, student-centered teaching strategies and show a commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse music education student population. The incumbent will collaborate closely with departmental faculty and staff to support student success and uphold program goals. The initial appointment will be for one semester, with the possibility of renewal for future semesters based on departmental needs. A typical semester workload may include 1 to 6 credits of teaching, depending on program requirements and scheduling.

Responsibilities include:

Teach undergraduate or graduate courses in music education. Additional assignments within the instructor’s area of expertise may be assigned based on departmental needs
Provide student support through regularly scheduled office hours
Attend and participate in Department and College meetings, performances, and professional development events
Master’s degree in Music Education or a closely related field
Demonstrated teaching experience in K-12 music settings Ph. D. in music education or closely related degree; and/or
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About West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the

University:

Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
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