Tenure-Track Music Theory Professor — Undergrad Pedagogy

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

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.