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Assistant Teaching Professor of Music

Ball State University

IN, USA · Full Time · Music Education

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Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Music History Compensation: $52,000 - $56,000 Department: School of Music Start Date: 08/16/2027 About this opportunity: The Ball State University School of Music invites applications for a non-tenure line Assistant Teaching Professor of Music History position beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the wide-ranging curricula of the School of Music undergraduate, graduate, and non-major courses through teaching courses on the western classical tradition in the music history undergraduate sequence, a range of graduate courses keyed to their own expertise, the popular music course for students majoring in commercial music; and, on occasion, undergraduate courses for non-majors. Faculty may be asked to serve on master's and doctoral committees and undertake service obligations as assigned. The ideal candidate should foster teaching practices that align with the mission and strategic plans of the university, college, and school. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you will bring: Description: Contribute to the wide-ranging curricula of the School of Music undergraduate, graduate, and non-major courses through teaching courses on the western classical tradition in the music history undergraduate sequence, a range of graduate courses keyed to expertise, the popular music course for students majoring in commercial music; and, on occasion, undergraduate courses for non-majors. Faculty may be asked to serve on master's and doctoral committees and undertake service obligations as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities: The instructional load will be four 3-credit hour courses per semester, comprising a combination of undergraduate courses in the music history sequence, required and elective graduate courses, and, occasionally, non-major courses. Cultivate student success and excellence Participate in masters and doctoral exam committees Contribute to the assessment of the area’s 6 University core courses Stay current with research in their area of expertise and in topics that they teach Serve on area, school, and university level committees, and professional committees Minimum Qualifications: PhD in music history. Preferred Qualifications: An interest in teaching 20th and 21st century music of all genres, including a variety of commercial genres. Area of research will complement that of existing faculty. At least one semester experience teaching music majors. How to apply: For questions, please reach out to Dr. Franklin Larey, Director of the School of Music. ([email protected]) Required application materials: Cover letter of application Curriculum vitae (do not use the Autofill resume feature) In addition, applicants are asked to provide the contact information of at least three referees. Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 5, 2026. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.) What we offer: At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected. When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at

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IN, USA Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-08-20

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Opportunity and Market

IN, USA is evaluated with current IN labor-market evidence because a validated city profile was unavailable. The source listing identifies a state or region but not a city; city-level statistics are therefore unavailable. [2] [3]

Career Outlook

The statewide unemployment rate supplies current labor-market context, but it does not prove demand for this occupation or employer. Occupation-specific scores are omitted. [1]

Compensation

No salary-equivalency or take-home-pay figure is asserted without listing pay and defensible local cost inputs. Federal tax brackets must be applied to the candidate’s actual filing circumstances. [4]

Housing and Cost of Living

HUD Fair Market Rent resources are provided for a housing comparison using the verified worksite or its county. No city rent is asserted when it was not acquired. [5]

Commute

A validated city commute value was unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, schedule, transit coverage, parking and fuel costs before accepting relocation expenses.

Community Snapshot

State labor-force scale is not evidence of neighborhood safety, culture or community fit; no such inference is made. [3]

Local Economy

Current statewide employment, labor-force and unemployment observations describe the broader labor environment, not a guaranteed city or occupation outcome. [2] [3] [1]

Relocation Considerations

Verify worksite-level housing, commute, taxes, utilities, benefits, contract length and any remote-work restrictions before relocating. [5] [4]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A healthy statewide labor market does not guarantee that a specialized music education role is easy to replace. Confirm contract stability, nearby housing and the real commute before paying relocation costs. [2] [1]

Methodology

This report uses the latest retrievable BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics for the listing’s state. It explicitly withholds city, occupation and affordability scores when those inputs were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  4. Internal Revenue Service — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.