Assistant Professor

Society of Music Theory; Indiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ball State University’s School of Music invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Theory. We seek candidates deeply invested in undergraduate music theory pedagogy and committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship.

The position requires teaching three courses per semester for the first four years, offerings ranging from fundamentals to graduate theory, plus ongoing research, service, and active participation in recruitment and program development.

Qualifications

• Doctorate completed by the time of appointment.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience (at least one beyond the graduate-assistant level).
• Experience with undergraduate music theory pedagogy.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to contribute to the research output of the School of Music.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester for the first four years.
• Teach the full range of theory offerings (fundamentals, aural skills, counterpoint, advanced undergrad, graduate courses).
• Maintain an active program of research and publication in music theory.
• Participate in recruitment, program development, and service to the School of Music, College of Fine Arts, University, and profession.

Skills

Teaching experience

Undergraduate theory pedagogy

Research and publication

Education

Doctorate

Job description

The School of Music invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Music (Music Theory). We are interested in candidates who are particularly invested in undergraduate music theory pedagogy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Teaching duties are three courses per semester for the first four years.
• Teach the full range of theory offerings, such as fundamentals, aural skills, counterpoint, advanced undergraduate theory classes, as well as graduate courses in areas of interest.
• Maintain an active program of research and publication in music theory appropriate for faculty at a major research university.
• Participate in recruitment, program development, and service to the School of Music, College of Fine Arts, University, and profession.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate completed by the time of appointment

A minimum of three years of teaching experience (at least one beyond the graduate-assistant level), ideally in the undergraduate theory sequence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree
• Experience with undergraduate music theory pedagogy
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Ability to contribute to the research output of the School of Music

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE

December 1, 2026

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Yes

CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Please direct inquiries regarding this vacancy to Dr. Franklin Larey, Director of the School of Music, [e-mail]

OTHER INFORMATION

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.

• 12 paid sick days
• 10 holidays a year
• paid parental leave (6 weeks)
• affordable health and dental insurance
• robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
• range of retirement benefits
• 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State

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 Ball State.

This offer is good from the very first day you start.

It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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