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2025-26 Visiting Professor of Music Education

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education

School of Music

The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music invites applications for Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education. The position includes oversight of the Music Education program, supervising students throughout student teacher placements, coordination between the institution and school placements, and instruction of music education courses, as well as liaison with an accelerated Masters program with the Longy School of Music. This position is a full time, nine month, on-campus, benefits-eligible position. Benefits include health care plan, considerable time off and access to tuition programs for employees and dependents.

Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will teach and mentor undergraduate students, as well as be in charge of all music education area activities, including but not limited to serving as faculty advisor for our Illinois Collegiate Music Education Association student organization, inviting guest educators, overseeing student teachers, and coordinating with the School of Educational Studies. The candidate will teach courses in Foundations/Principles of Music Education, Elementary Music Methods, and Instrumental Music Methods. Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to the University’s Shared Curriculum Program and teach in other areas of expertise based on the candidate’s strengths, as needed and as permitted by their teaching load (3-3). Along with all other colleagues, they will actively engage in the School of Music's recruiting efforts.     

Qualifications: 

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Music Education, or commensurate experience; expertise in current music education trends, technological advancements, and pedagogical principles for general and instrumental classrooms; and will be committed to the effort of creating an inclusive atmosphere where talented students of all backgrounds can thrive. A teaching background in a secondary educational setting is preferred.       

 Compensation and Benefits:

The position salary range for this position begins at $52,000 as well as access to a full benefits package.  An overview of IWU benefits can be found here.

Application Information:

Please email the following application materials to: Tammi Tomsha, School of Music Administrative Assistant - ttomsha@iwu.edu   

  • Cover letter addressing qualifications for the position to include;
  • a statement describing the candidate’s understanding of inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to contribute to the IWU commitment of building an inclusive environment.
  • a statement about the candidate’s research or creative activity.
  • Curriculum vitae, including a minimum of 3 references
  • Writing/Research sample
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Review of applications will begin immediately with a first priority review date of Monday, March, 17, 2025; position to start August 1, 2025 and is open until filled.  The final candidate will need to pass a pre-employment background investigation. 

Questions may be directed to Logan Campbell, Search Chair & Interim Director of the School of Music - lcampbe2@iwu.edu


Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.  Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at https://www.iwu.edu/title-ix/sexual-misconduct-policy.html.  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.