Tenure-Track Music Theory Scholar - Online & Grad Teaching

Society of Music Theory

Nacogdoches (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Music seeks an Assistant Professor of Music Theory for a nine-month, tenure-track appointment.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate theory and aural skills, graduate theory, and supervise master’s theses, with potential for online graduate courses as the program expands. The position emphasizes scholarly activity and service, with teaching load around 24 TLC across fall and spring, and applicants should have a doctorate by August 2027

Qualifications

Doctorate in music theory (or related field) by August 2027.
Two years of collegiate teaching experience, including experience as a graduate teaching assistant.
Ability to design and deliver in-person and online courses (especially in popular music).
Keyboard proficiency suitable for classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

Performs an equivalent of twenty-four teaching load credits (TLC) for the combined fall and spring semesters.
Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels appropriate to rank and criteria.
Provides services to the university and the profession.
Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked faculty members.
When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates for tenure.
May conduct independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis/dissertation supervision.