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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 2 weeks ago

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of Music Education - String/Orchestral UMKC CONSERVATORY (Tenure-track faculty)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is a vibrant community of artists, educators, and scholars located in Kansas City. They are seeking a multifaceted artist, pedagogue, and scholar for a tenure-track position in Music Education (String/Orchestral) to contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs, instruct students, and engage in research initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in instrumental music education, research methodology and string methods

Provide leadership for orchestral ensemble experiences, working with student groups at various levels to inspire artistic excellence

Supervise and mentor Ph.D. students in music education, supporting graduate research that will serve as a foundation for a career in academia

Assist in delivering the Ph.D. music education curriculum, contributing to a robust culture of pedagogy and research

Teach selected courses in the Summer Master of Music Education program

Maintain an active agenda of research and creative activity, including publications, presentations, and/or performances at the regional, national, and international levels

Coordinate student teaching placements, maintaining active partnerships with area schools to ensure successful field experiences

Engage in a variety of service activities including committees, recruitment, outreach, and community partnerships

Collaborate with faculty across the Conservatory providing interdisciplinary experiences that train students in an integrated artist-scholar framework

Qualification

PhD in Music EducationInstrumental Music EducationString PedagogyOrchestral LeadershipTeaching Experience K-12Research MethodologyProfessional Music OrganizationsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMentoring Skills

Required

PhD in Music Education (ABD considered if completed by the time of appointment)

Evidence of successful teaching experience in a K–12 setting

Demonstrated potential for ongoing research and scholarly productivity

Demonstrated expertise in instrumental music education, string pedagogy, and orchestral leadership

Excellent musicianship and artistry applicable to classroom and performance settings

Active involvement in professional music education organizations (e.g., NAfME, ASTA), with long-term potential for leadership

Organizational and interpersonal skills necessary for partnership development, program coordination, and student mentoring

Preferred

Noteworthy experience leading orchestras at multiple levels (e.g., K–12, community, collegiate)

Evidence of successful teaching experience in a higher education setting

Experience supervising student teachers in public school settings

Experience mentoring graduate student research

Experience in curricular design and graduate program development

Previous artistic leadership, collaboration, and community engagement through performance or educational initiatives

Benefits

Generous leave

Health plans

Retirement contributions

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (32)

2024 (29)

2023 (25)

2022 (23)

2021 (11)

2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M