Clinical Assistant Professor, Music Education

The UNF School of Music is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Clinical Assistant Professor in Music Education.  Position responsibilities include 3/3 teaching load or its equivalent, with additional course coordination duties and service. Primary responsibilities include teaching choral methods and elementary methods courses, supervising internship, and other courses within the music education degree program. Duties beyond course instruction will include maintaining an active research profile, working with state and local school systems, and serving as a liaison between the School of Music and the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services. The successful applicant will also engage in recruitment and retention by participating in School of Music auditions and maintaining an active presence in state and local K-12 music education.

Supervisor: This position reports to the Director of the School of Music.

Working Hours:  Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure: N/A

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026. 

Preferred Qualifications / Skills: It is preferred that candidates have significant college teaching experience, and research published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Teacher licensure in any U.S. state, current or expired, is preferred.

Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

Current curriculum vitae

Cover letter

Contact information of three professional references, including email, phone, institution, and position.

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

Passport (all pages including blank pages) and

Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Additional Application Materials Required: 

After the initial review, selected candidates will be requested to provide a video (file acceptable, link preferred) of the candidate teaching content relevant to this position, approximately 20-45 minutes in length.

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on March 2, 2026.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Barbara Cabe at (904) 772-5049 or Barbara.cabe@unf.edu.

About the School of Music: The School of Music brings a focused commitment to excellence and the artistic and intellectual preparation of music students. Supporting the UNF Mission of being a hub for talent development, relevant research, and community engagement, the School of Music aims to attract talented students and provide them with a high level of professional musical training that is relevant to musicians pursuing musical careers in the 21st Century. The UNF School of Music faculty, excellent instructors evidenced by their innovative pedagogy, scholarship, and research in their respective fields, serve as artist-teachers working with students in large and small performing ensembles as well as through individual applied instruction. Our comprehensive program is complemented by the Ira M. Koger Eminent Scholar Chair in American Music that provides an additional focus on jazz. The School of Music continues to achieve national and international recognition as a distinguished comprehensive center for the study, creation, and research in music.

The School of Music provides music majors and non-music majors alike the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding, and ability in all aspects of music at a level relevant and appropriate to their needs and interests, and to prepare music majors for careers as performers, teachers, composers, arrangers, and professionals in the music industry and its supporting fields. Our students experience transformational learning opportunities through international study abroad programs, interaction with world class guest artists and community-based performance and pedagogical programs. Our mission focuses on delivering outstanding academic and artistic education, equipping students for professional success in music. In showcasing the work of our students and faculty, we aspire to enrich community life and serve as a vital link between the University and the broader community. For more information about the School of Music visit: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

 qual Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.