Visiting Assistant Professor

Society for Music Theory; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious music department is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in composition and music theory to begin in Fall 2025. Responsibilities include teaching courses in composition and theory, mentoring students, and fulfilling other departmental needs. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a dedicated educator to contribute to a vibrant academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in composition and music theory at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate composition students.
• May be assigned other responsibilities based on departmental need.

Job description

Missouri State University Music Department is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor in composition and music theory beginning Fall 2025.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will teach courses in composition and music theory at the undergraduate and graduate level including sophomore theory and aural skills, Instrumentation, and Introduction to Commercial Music, advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate composition students, and may be assigned other responsibilities as departmental need and load dictate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts - 1

Optional Documents

• Online Media Presentation
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Interest
• Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
• Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)
• Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)