Lecturer or Assistant Professor (sabbatical replacement appointment)

Society for Music Theory; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Allison University is looking for a Lecturer or Assistant Professor for a full-time nine-month sabbatical replacement in Music Theory, starting August 1, 2025. Responsibilities include teaching core music theory courses and engaging in departmental service, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Music Theory.
• Proven track record of successful university-level teaching.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses over the academic year including core and elective music theory courses.
• Engage in scholarly or creative work.
• Participate in departmental service and outreach.

Skills

Research Excellence

Teaching Success

Education

Doctorate in Music Theory

Job description

Lecturer or Assistant Professor (sabbatical replacement appointment)

GENERAL INFO

The Department of Music at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time nine-month sessional appointment in Music Theory. This is a limited term sabbatical replacement appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, beginning August 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval.

We are eager to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in this process, and we both welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates from equity-deserving groups (as defined in the final paragraph). Equity-deserving candidates are encouraged to self-identify. We also encourage applicants to summarize how they would contribute to the diversity of viewpoints, expertise, and forms of excellence in our department.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The expected teaching load will be five courses over the academic year: four courses from the first- and second-year Music Theory core, plus one upper-year elective. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will be encouraged to continue their scholarly or creative work and to undertake departmental service including outreach, recruitment, and committee work. Courses will be taught on the campus of Mount Allison University.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates holding a doctorate in Music Theory. Evidence of excellence in research and a track record of successful teaching at the university level are a priority for the committee.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and teaching philosophy statement. Three letters of reference should be sent directly by the referees. Applications should be sent to the address below. Electronic submissions are preferred.

Applicants are asked to clearly indicate their citizenship/residency status in their cover letter or CV. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE

February 17, 2025

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Yes

CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Dr. Kevin Morse
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Music
Mount Allison University
134 Main Street
Sackville, NB. E4L 1A6
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]