Job Details

Visiting Professor of Music Education

Position Number: 7251454
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Position Description:

The School of Music in the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor in Music Education and Strings position to begin September 1, 2026.

This is a music education position (strings specialist) that encompasses duties in the music education courses, as well as the possibility to teach applied upper strings to music majors.

Major/Essential Functions:

At Texas Tech University, the Visiting Professor title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring position of a limited duration, usually one semester or academic year. Visiting faculty are expected to perform instructional duties, engage with students, and participate in unit-level meetings and business. In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate level.

Required Qualifications:

1. Earned doctorate in music education or related field prior to the start date of the position.
2. Demonstrated experience as a string specialist in music education.
3. Record of a minimum of three years of successful EC-12 public/private school teaching experience as a string music educator.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

1. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching applied lessons in upper strings, violin preferred.
2. Demonstrated skills as a performer in upper strings, violin preferred.
3. Successful teaching of string pedagogy-related courses at the university level.
4. Experience leading and participating in community engaged scholarship, such as string project and after School-Programs, or others.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. List of references
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Jacqueline Henninger, Search Committee
Chair at Jacqueline.Henninger@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process,
contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.
Application Process

The deadline to submit applications is on June 26, 2026.
To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25898&siteid=5637#jobDetails=913859_5637
Requisition # 44796BR

Equal Opportunity Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.