Assistant Professor of Music Education

Salary

Depends on Qualifications Location Main Campus - Portales, NM Job Type Full time permanent Job Number 2026-00157 Department Academic Affairs Opening Date 09/02/2026 Position Overview Position Summary Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Music is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position starting in Fall 2027. Teaching will include undergraduate courses in music education, including but not limited to Teaching Secondary School Music – Choral Emphasis, Teaching Secondary School Music – Instrumental Emphasis, Teaching Elementary School Music, Introduction to Music Education, and other teaching as appropriate to the applicant’s experience, which may include Applied Lessons, Music Appreciation, and other music courses. This position affords coordination of nearly fifty music education students, and duties will include observation of student teaching/field experiences. Other duties include overseeing a community music academy, coordinating a summer music camp, acting as liaison to the College of Education and Technology, and other duties as assigned by the Chair or Dean.

This is a residential position with campus presence expected. Review of materials will begin December 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The Department of Music offers the Bachelor of Music Education degree – Choral with K-12 licensure, the Bachelor of Music Education degree– Instrumental with K-12 licensure, the Bachelor of Science in Music degree, and the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree – Instrumental, Piano, or Voice.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities: 16-credit annual teaching load Advise student academic progress Administration of a community music academy, including coordination of a summer music camp Leadership for the music education program Observation of student teaching/field experiences Continued scholarly activity (publications, presentations, or creative work) is expected Continued professional development is expected Service to department, college, university committees, and professional organizations is expected Commitment to advancing the goals and mission of the department, including departmental assessment, strategic plans, curriculum development, and student recruitment and retention efforts Regular and predictable attendance required Other duties as assigned by the department chair or dean Minimum Job Requirements: Doctorate degree in Music Education, ABD may be considered Demonstrated ability to teach, advise, and mentor students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds Consistent record of creative/scholarly activity K-12 teaching experience Preferred Qualifications: University-level teaching experience More than 5 years of K-12 teaching experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse learning and working environment Commitment to creating and maintaining external relationships for student internships Working Conditions Physical Demand and Working Conditions: Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires e xerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.] Additional Information Application Review Date: Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check. Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page.

Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application: Required Documents: Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records. Letter of interest Resume Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists) Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes) Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115.

New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [email protected] , (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to [email protected] . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail [email protected] .

ENMU uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Insurance Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority . High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.

Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia , Delta Dental , and Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision . Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company . Retirement Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) , Social Security , and Medicare . The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through TIAA/CREF , AIG VALIC , Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through TIAA/CREF .

Paid Time Off Faculty will receive 5 personal days a year and 48 hours a semester for sick leave. Employee Educational Assistance Plan Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee. 01 Ethical Conduct Section – Complaint with NM HB-128 Please type your name 02 Ethical Conduct Question (Compliant with NM HB-128) Please provide a list of current and former employers that were schools or that employed you in a position involving unsupervised contact with children or students.

The list shall include the name, address, telephone number and other relevant contact information for each of the entities listed. 03 Ethical Conduct Question (Compliant with NM HB-128) Have you ever been under investigation for, or found to have violated, any ethical rule or policy approved by a former employer? Yes No 04 Ethical Conduct Question (Compliant with NM HB-128) Have you ever had a professional license or certificate denied, suspended, surrendered or revoked due to a finding of child abuse or ethical misconduct or while allegations of child abuse or ethical misconduct were pending or under investigation? Yes No 05 Ethical Conduct Question (Compliant with NM HB-128) Have you ever been under investigation for, or have been found to have violated, any state or federal statute relating to child abuse or neglect, sexual misconduct, or any sexual offense? Yes No 06 Ethical Conduct Question (Compliant with NM HB-128) By checking yes in this box, you authorize disclosure of information relevant to the ethical conduct questions and you authorize the release of related records by your previous employers, releasing them from any liability related to the disclosure or release of records.

Yes No Required Question Employer Eastern New Mexico University Address 1500 S. Ave. K, Station 21 Portales, New Mexico, 88130 Phone 575-562-2115 Website http://www.enmu.edu Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Employment Opportunities Main Campus - Portales Menu Close Menu Employment Opportunities Main Campus - Portales Roswell Campus Ruidoso Campus Job Categories Help & Support Translate Support Job Application Job Details Applying as: | Support Close Close Cancel Clear SIGN Save We've updated our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Please, read and accept changes.

Effective date: August 19, 2025 NEOGOV PRIVACY POLICY Contents 1. Introduction; Scope of this Policy. 2. Where We Are a Service Provider. 3. Personal Data We Collect About You and Why. 4.

Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies. 5. Online Analytics and Advertising. 6. Information We Disclose. 7. International Users. 8.

Your Data Rights and Choices. 9. Notice to California Residents. 10. Your Rights and Control under EU GDPR. 11. Data Security and Integrity. 12.

Retention and Removal. 13. Right to Revise. 14. Contact Details. 15. Privacy Contacts.

Introduction; Scope of this Policy. The purpose of this Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) is to describe how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose personal data online and offline either via our websites or related applications. This Policy applies to personal data we collect or use, and applications owned or controlled by Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (DBA “NEOGOV”), including our related brands NEOGOV.com, NEOED.com, PowerDMS.com, Governmentjobs.com, Schooljobs.com, and our mobile app(s) (collectively referred to as the “Services”), or affiliated companies (collectively referred to herein as “Governmentjobs”, "Schooljobs", “NEOGOV”, “NEOED”, “PowerDMS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By using any part of the Services you agree that you have read this Policy, your personal data will be processed as described herein, and you agree to be bound by this Policy.

This Policy is incorporated into our Terms of Use . Definitions not explicitly defined herein shall retain the meaning as prescribed in the Terms of Use . Any dispute related to privacy is subject to the Terms of Use and this Policy, including limitations on liability. This Policy does not apply to (1) personal data controlled by our Customers (employers that utilize our Services, described further below), which is governed by our separate agreements and related data processing agreements with such Customers; (2) personal data collected by unaffiliated sites that link to or are accessible from our Services; (3) personal data our partners may collect directly from you and control; (4) personal data collected and processed by us about our employees or job applicants responding to our job offers; and, (5) non-personal data derived from personal data, including any data that is aggregated, de-identified, or anonymized, statistical data, insights, or other predict