Visiting Assistant Professor, Music Theory & Aural Skills

Society of Music Theory; Texas; On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

Stephen F. Austin State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Theory for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The nine-month, full-time position offers a salary of $55,000 and health benefits. The successful candidate will teach four classes per long term (fall and spring), primarily in core theory and aural skills, with the possibility of an upper-level course (advanced undergraduate or master’s level).

Qualifications

• PhD in music theory or related field completed by August 2026.
• Two or more years of collegiate teaching experience (including graduate-level teaching).

Responsibilities

• Teach four classes per long term (fall and spring), primarily in core theory and aural skills.
• Possibility of teaching an upper-level course (advanced undergraduate or master’s level).
• Contribute to student advising and service within the School of Music.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course development

Education

PhD in music theory or related field

Job description

Stephen F. Austin State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Theory for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The nine-month, full-time position offers a salary of $55,000 and health benefits. The successful candidate will teach four classes per long term (fall and spring), primarily in core theory and aural skills, with the possibility of an upper-level course (advanced undergraduate or master’s level).