Assistant Professor

Society of Music Theory; Cleveland (OH); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Case Western Reserve University invites applications for an Assistant Professor on the tenure track in the Department of Music, beginning July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the music theory curriculum and join a vibrant community of scholars.

The role includes coordinating the music theory program, a teaching load of two courses per semester, student advising, and service to the department and college.

Qualificações

• PhD in music theory (or PhD in music with primary specialization in music theory and analysis) by July 31, 2027.
• Active program of research and publication in music theory and analysis.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Keyboard/musicianship skills necessary to lead core classroom and aural skills instruction.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate the music theory program.
• Teach two courses per semester drawn from foundational theory, aural skills pedagogy, or department electives.
• Advise students and participate in departmental/service activities.

Conhecimentos

Teaching experience

Research in music theory and analysis

Program coordination

Formação académica

PhD in music theory (or PhD in music with primary specialization in music theory and analysis)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor on the tenure track, beginning July 1, 2027.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department seeks a music theorist with a strong teaching record whose research focuses on music theory and analysis, broadly defined, who will contribute to the development of the music theory curriculum. We welcome candidates with research and teaching expertise in areas that expand our core curriculum, particularly early music theory and analysis or global popular and vernacular music traditions. Duties include coordination of the music theory program, a teaching load of two courses per semester (drawn from foundational music theory sequences, aural skills pedagogy, or department electives such as composition, songwriting, or specialized graduate seminars) in addition to a share of departmental student advising, plus service to the department and/or college.

The successful candidate for this position will join a vibrant team of music scholars, artists, and educators. Case Western Reserve University is a leading independent research university that attracts a national and international student body to a range of programs across the liberal arts and sciences, enrolling over 12,000 undergraduate and graduate/professional students. Located in Cleveland’s University Circle , a square-mile urban district of cultural, medical, educational, religious, and social service institutions, CWRU was recently ranked among the top 25 universities in the country by TIME magazine and named a “New Ivy” by Forbes, and is known for faculty with outstanding scholarly reputations and a strong commitment to teaching.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have at minimum a completed PhD in music theory (or a PhD in music with a primary, documented specialization in music theory and analysis) by July 31, 2027, an active program of research and publication in music theory and analysis, a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, and the keyboard/musicianship skills necessary to effectively lead core classroom and aural skills instruction.

SALARY

$75,000-$80,000

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE

December 1, 2026

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

No

OTHER INFORMATION

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at [e-mail] . Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.