Assistant Professor of Instruction/Assistant Professor of Practice in Music Theory

Society for Music Theory; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Music at a leading university invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Music Theory. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in music theory and aural skills, contributing to the department's mission and collaborating with faculty. Candidates should possess a doctorate in music theory or composition and demonstrate excellence in teaching.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of excellence teaching music theory and aural skills courses.
• Ability to maintain security and integrity of the university infrastructure.
• Awareness of current trends in music theory pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate music theory and aural skills classes.
• Participate in area meetings, committees, and assigned service activities.

Skills

Teaching music theory

Aural skills instruction

Collaborative work

Education

Earned doctorate in music theory or music composition

Job description

Assistant Professor of Instruction/Assistant Professor of Practice in Music Theory

GENERAL INFO

The School of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio invites applicants for a full-time, fixed-term track faculty member in music theory.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate music theory/aural skills classes and participating in area meetings, committees, and other assigned service activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in music theory or music composition, ABD in either of those fields.
Demonstrated record of excellence teaching music theory and aural skills courses to undergraduate music majors at the university level.
This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UTSA and its infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience, goals, and approaches that meet the needs of students at varying levels of musical proficiency.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a shared music theory/aural skills curriculum.
Awareness of and interest in current trends in the field of music theory pedagogy.

SALARY

Up to $40,000- $42,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

CV
Cover letter that references teaching experience and teaching philosophy.
Names and contact information for three references.