Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 11/14/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications received by December 15, 2025 will receive full consideration.

Please provide the following:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience (maximum 2 pages).
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining candidate's relevant credentials and experience.
• Statement of teaching philosophy related to music education in the Pk-12 setting and the training of pre-service teachers
• Contact information for three professional references (title, email address, phone number).

• Application materials should include links to an online portfolio/website, which must include:
  • Teaching video footage for string education (maximum 20 continuous minutes in length) from within in the last 3 years demonstrating excellence in teaching (provide context)
  • Teaching video footage for other related teaching experiences which may include strings for school-aged, guitar, instrumental education class, or other related classes (maximum 20 continuous minutes in length) from within the last 3 years (provide context)

Questions about the application process can be directed to (somadmin@uga.edu or 706-542-2701); questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Rebecca Atkins (rlatkins@uga.edu), chair of the search committee.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Music Education (or equivalent field). ABD will be considered.
Position Summary
The Music Education program in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Music Education (string emphasis). for candidates demonstrating expertise in string pedagogy, instrumental music teacher education, and student teaching supervision. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible appointment starting August 1, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Teach string education courses
• Assist in Instrumental Field Experience courses
• Supervise student teachers in surrounding counties
• Oversee teacher education in the String Project
• Teach other courses as assigned within areas of expertise such as guitar, secondary general, and/or technology in music education
• Actively contribute to the Hugh Hodgson School of Music and Music Education area
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Requirements

• Candidates with a master's degree in music education may be considered depending upon documented accomplishments and expertise beyond the minimum requirement for K-12 teaching, and must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.
• A minimum of 3 years K-12 teaching experience.
• Prior or active teaching certification in the United States.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Certification (or seeking) in Suzuki and/or other relevant pedagogies are valued.
• At least one year of experience in teaching secondary general music, guitar, or non-major general music courses.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Demonstrated expertise in college-level teaching.
• Demonstrated expertise in string education pedagogy.
• Demonstrated expertise in instrumental music teacher education.
• Demonstrated expertise in student teaching supervision
• Demonstrated success in working with pre-service music teachers.
• Clear research agenda and demonstrated success through publications/presentations.
• Demonstrated background in working collaboratively and effectively with students and faculty.
• Evidence of successful community partnerships and recruitment efforts.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment that serves a community of students with a wide variety of majors, career paths, and backgrounds.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents