What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor position at Baldwin Wallace University?
The Conservatory of Performing Arts at Baldwin Wallace University seeks applicants for a full-time one-year term Music Education specialist focused on teacher education in a robust and collaborative pre-service program. The rank is Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor and begins on August 1, 2026.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in choral and general music education. Desirable areas of experience may include vocal pedagogy, choral literature, social justice, music technology, general music pedagogy, and applications of popular, multicultural, and commercial music in music education throughout the lifespan of the learner. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate music education, choral/general methods, and multicultural music education classes; supervise field work; observe student teaching; play an active role in the recruitment of music majors; provide positive leadership for Conservatory colleagues and students, along with public school teaching professionals and alumni; and maintain an excellent reputation as a pedagogue. Other responsibilities may include opportunities based on the candidate’s expertise or the Conservatory’s needs.
Required qualifications: Interest in leading collaboration with the School of Education, the Community Arts School and Conservatory colleagues across all program areas; demonstrated record of excellent PK-12 public school teaching experience; demonstrated commitment to developing the artistic and educational growth of undergraduate music students; and a Master’s degree. Preference will be given to candidates with an earned doctoral degree (PhD, DMA, or EdD) by the start date.
Baldwin Wallace is a private institution located 20 miles southwest of Cleveland. The University offers an outstanding benefits package including funding for professional travel, summer grant opportunities, and tuition benefits for immediate family. Established in 1898, the Conservatory of Music offers 300 undergraduate music majors a professional training program enhanced by a comprehensive and entrepreneurial liberal arts curriculum. Our artistically charged atmosphere and renovated facility inspires students in all majors to strive for creative excellence. Our close proximity to Cleveland enables significant partnerships with major cultural institutions, along with numerous educational and performing opportunities. Learn more at www.bw.edu.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment, the University and Conservatory actively encourage applications from individuals who celebrate diversity. Please submit: Cover letter; Curriculum Vita; One-page statement of individual teaching/leadership philosophy; Contact information for 3 or more professional references (including e-mail and phone numbers); Evidence of successful teaching, which could include active video links of classroom teaching. An optional summary of creative work or research (articles, poster sessions, notable performances, etc.) may also be submitted. All of these documents must be merged into a single Word document (or a single PDF file) and posted using the To Apply link on BW’s Employment and Careers’ web page at https://www.bw.edu/employment. Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, meeting applicable pre-employment requirements, and compliance with University and departmental policies, including completion of required training.
Baldwin Wallace University is an EEO employer and educator. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. At BW, we support and encourage diversity in a variety of forms. We value and appreciate inclusive excellence in the classroom, within extracurricular activities and as we engage our community partners.