Society for Music Theory is hiring: Full-time, non-tenure-line Assistant Profess

The School of Music at Texas State University

POSITION/RANK

Full-time, non-tenure-line Assistant Professor of Instruction of Music Theory

GENERAL INFO

The School of Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated teacher to serve as a full-time, non-tenure-line Assistant Professor of Instruction of Music Theory. Duties to begin in August 2025.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach music theory and/or aural skills courses as part of the undergraduate musicianship core, and other topics according to the candidate’s qualifications and needs of the School of Music.
• Tutor music theory/aural skills students.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in music theory or related field.
• Demonstrated success in teaching music theory and aural skills at the professional or collegiate level.
• A minimum of one academic year as instructor-of-record for music theory and/or aural skills courses.
• Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in music theory or related field.
• National stature as a music theorist.
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.

For full consideration, please submit the following items by March 20, 2025:

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including your approach to teaching aural skills and examples of music you analyze in Theory I-IV.
• Links to a minimum of two teaching videos from the past five years.
• Official or unofficial transcripts of the last degree earned or in progress.

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