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Posting Details
Job ID: 164212
Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer
College/School: Chicago, IL - School of Music
Position Description:
The DePaul University School of Music seeks a highly qualified music education faculty member for a full-time, non-tenure eligible position who is aligned with the mission and values of both the school and the university. Responsibilities for this position will include teaching undergraduate and graduate music education coursework, particularly those courses with a choral emphasis. Additionally, the succesful candidate will assume other responsibilities consistent with preference and expertise, including advising, collaboration with faculty and School of Music leadership, supervision of master’s theses projects, as well as development of community outreach, recruitment, and administrative duties.
Recognized in Chicago and nationally, the DePaul School of Music is a forward-thinking institution that seeks to redefine the role of conservatory-based training in a contemporary society. DePaul’s location in the cultural capital of Chicago is a tremendous asset for our programs in performance, music education, composition, performing arts management, and sound recording technology.
Questions about the search should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Sara Jones, Director of Music Eduction, at sara.jones@depaul.edu.
A review of candidates will begin October 20, 2025.
Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in Music Education (required by the beginning of classes in Fall 2026)
• Demonstrated commitment to visionary practices within music education
• Demonstrated experience teaching choral music at the middle school/secondary levels (minimum of three years)
• Evidence of strong teaching and educational outreach ability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Teaching experience at the collegiate level. Experience working with student teachers is a plus.

Application Instructions:

• Cover letter detailing applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience
• Curriculum vitae, including links to any relevant professional work
• A reference contact document including names, relationships, physical addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three people who may knowledgeably endorse your application.

Please refer the Job description for details