The Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a full-time, one-term (renewable) substitute position in Music Teacher Education (MTE) with a secondary specialty in African American, Jazz, or World musics. Appointment, based on credentials, will be as Sub Lecturer, Sub Lecturer - Doctoral Schedule, or Sub Assistant Professor. 

The responsibilities of the MTE faculty would be to direct our graduate and undergraduate Music Education programs, teaching core Music Education courses and courses in his/her/their field of secondary specialization, serving as academic advisor for Music Education students, and taking a primary role in revising our Music Education curriculum. 

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Music Teacher Education with some experience in African American, Jazz, Latinx, popular music, music technology, and/or World Musics. If appropriate, some of the candidate’s teaching would be cross listed with Africana Studies and/or Puerto Rico and Latino Studies (PRLS). 

Experience teaching in K-12 New York City public schools, or another urban public school system, is preferred. 

The Conservatory of Music of Brooklyn College unequivocally supports a creative learning environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In recognition of the harmful effects of historical and ongoing biases, we are committed to dismantling social and cultural barriers and are in solidarity with anti-racist efforts at Brooklyn College and beyond. 

Brooklyn College is located on the unceded lands of the Munsee Lenape and Canarsie people. 

Start date. This is a one-term appointment running January 25, 2025-May 22, 2025. Possible renewable of up to 3 semesters subject to financial availability. 

Compensation: 

Salary Range for Lecturer: $64,426 - $72,280 

Salary Range for Lecturer-Doctoral Schedule: $64,491 - $79,808 

Salary Range for Assistant Professor: $72,667 - $82,928 

How to apply: 

Please send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae with “MTE Application, Your Name” in the subject to Malcolm J. Merriweather, Chair of Search Committee, m.merriweather99@brooklyn.cuny.edu. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 11:59 pm. 

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