Application Deadline:

Open until filled. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2024

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

The TCU School of Music seeks a dynamic educator and musician for an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice (PPP) appointment in instrumental music education.

Professors of Professional Practice are individuals with a high degree of applied experience in their teaching discipline. Typically, they have been employed or practicing for many years in the private sector, be it business, science, the arts, health, education or media-related fields. The workload of Professors of Professional Practice is shaped by their own experiences and the needs of the hiring department. A higher emphasis on teaching or service may differentiate them from traditional tenure-track faculty. Professors of Professional Practice are appointed to the faculty but are not eligible for tenure or de facto tenure.

Qualifications for appointment as a Professor of Professional Practice are an earned doctoral or equivalent terminal degree appropriate to the academic discipline. Exceptions to these credentials must conform to the guidelines of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Responsibilities of Professors of Professional Practice will normally include instruction of students, continuing scholarship or creative activities, service to the university through committee memberships, student advising, and attendance at university events. Professors of Professional Practice are also expected to maintain professional knowledge and skill appropriate to their discipline and conduct themselves in accordance with the Statement on Professional Ethics adopted by the Faculty Senate.

Primary Responsibilities
• Teach music education courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels particularly those in undergraduate instrumental music education;
• Teach other assigned courses based on the candidate’s expertise and area needs;
• Collaborate with music education and instrumental faculty to design curricula and provide experiences that reflect diverse contemporary theories and practices;
• Maintain a high profile of professional activities including continuing scholarship and/or creative activities appropriate to the position;
• Demonstrate inclusive and equity-forward teaching practices through teaching, mentoring, and advocacy for students representing diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Coordinate placement and mentor student teachers in the local schools; and,
• Other duties as assigned by the Director based on the candidate’s unique skillset.

Department Details:

The TCU School of Music is a comprehensive program, offering bachelors, masters, doctoral, and artist diploma programs in performance, education, piano pedagogy, composition, conducting, music theory, musicology, and more. With approximately 350 students and over 75 full-time and part-time faculty, the School of Music prides itself on the individualized attention and world-class training and education that students receive while they are here. The School of Music is also home to the recently opened TCU Music Center, featuring state of the art rehearsal spaces for our bands, orchestra, and percussion studio. The building also houses the new Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU, a 717-seat venue featuring beautiful architecture and stunning acoustics.

School/College Description:

The TCU College of Fine Arts is home to six academic units: the School of Art, the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, the School of Music, the Department of Design, the Department of Fashion Merchandising, and the Department of Theatre. We offer 33 undergraduate degree programs and 24 advanced degree programs to prepare the next generation of creative leaders in the arts. Students in the College of Fine Arts study with renowned professors and guest artists, annually present more than 350 public performances, and regularly present art, design, and research in juried exhibitions and competitions.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

Required Qualifications
• Earned Doctorate in Music Education (ABD will be considered)
• A minimum of 5 years of K-12 school music teaching experience
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential. Learn more about TCU’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at www.inclusion.tcu.edu.

Preferred Qualifications
• 7 or more years of successful K-12 school music teaching experience
• Evidence of a strong background in instrumental music education at the secondary level
• Evidence of exemplary pedagogical skills and knowledge
• Achievement in scholarship and creative activities relative to the current stage of the applicant's career
• Experience teaching in one or more of the following areas: introductory music education, secondary instrumental methods, string techniques, string methods, foundations of music education, jazz methods, wind band arranging, brass/woodwind methods
• Potential to work collaboratively with a faculty team dedicated to creating a positive experience for all students in the music education program and in the wind band community.


 
Applications should include:
• a letter of application detailing qualifications for this position including pedagogical skills and knowledge;
• a complete vita;
• a one-page DEI statement that addresses how the candidate will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at TCU;
• a one-page teaching philosophy statement; and,
• a list of 3 professional references

Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials in later stages of the application process.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.