Would anyone recommend teaching music in college and hows the job opportunities?

I have a BA in elementary education K-5 grades with a minor in music. I have a vast music backround. I dont want to teach little kids anymore in schools. I want to teach in college or adults. How are the college teaching jobs in universities? Are there alot of openings? My college told me that music jobs are hard to get and they hire very few. Its not good. Im not sure if they are trying to discourage me from getting their jobs but thats what it looks like. I want to teach music technology , piano and theory areas. Are there jobs available in these areas? And what colleges or states have these? Any special ones i should move to? What states have good music departments ? Hows California, New York or Texas?

Any teachers or professors please respond.

thanks

…copied and pasted from your other question…

As a graduate student in piano performance, I’d have to say that my general observations are pretty much in line with what your former college has told you…jobs are highly competitive.

For any reasonable chance at a professor position in piano (or any other instrumental performance) you need to get a doctorate…preferably a DMA (performance degree). Or you could win an international competition.

In general, the same applies for theory positions. You’d need a PhD. While this requirement has pretty much been an unspoken rule the last decade, I’ve seen many of these announcements for professor openings, and they often literally state that a doctoral degree is required.

As for Music Tech, these requirements might be more flexible. I’m sure you would, however, at least need to have a bachelor’s in music technology. As for my music technology professor at school, he is a doctor.

If this is something you really want to pursue, you’ll need to either go back to school, get very lucky, or maybe even both. Good luck though. Try to work through your connections. Without a doubt, that is your best bet.