Assistant 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 by November 13, 2026 . Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Joseph E. Jones ([email protected]).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities This faculty member will teach both undergraduate and graduate music education courses as well as conduct research that contributes to the field. 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. Minimum Qualification Ph.D. or equivalent in Music Education by the time of appointment. Minimum of three years of K-12 music teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Familiarity with (or ability to learn) Canvas, the university’s online learning management systems (LMS). Familiarity with (or ability to learn) Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Teams. Familiarity with university-level recruitment and/or retention strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of K-12 music teaching experience, especially in elementary/general. Training or certification in elementary/general music pedagogies (e.g., Orff Schulwerk, Kodály, Dalcroze, Modern Band, world drumming, or similar approaches). Evidence of successful instruction of undergraduate and/or graduate music education courses. Evidence of successful research activity in the field.

Record of both in-person and online teaching. Brass or woodwind teaching experience. About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online.

We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering.

We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life.

For more information, visit www.usm.edu . The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.