Society for Music Theory is hiring: Assistant Professor of music theory, tenure

Overview

Florida State University College of Music invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Music Theory, a 9-month faculty member at the tenure-earning rank of Assistant Professor. Appointment will begin August 2026.

Location: Tallahassee, Florida, USA

Institution: Florida State University College of Music

Position/Rank: Assistant Professor of music theory, tenure track

The College of Music at Florida State University is the largest university-based music program in the Southeast and one of the largest in the nation. We are home to over 600 undergraduate and over 300 graduate students, representing nearly every state in the nation and 26 foreign countries. Florida State University is a comprehensive, national graduate research university of 17 colleges with 2,760 faculty serving a student body of over 44,000 students. The University is situated in Tallahassee, Florida's beautiful, wooded capital city, with an area population of nearly 400,000. Located in the Big Bend area of northern Florida, Tallahassee enjoys a mild climate and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico.

For more information, please visit music.fsu.edu. A full summary of benefits is available online via hr.fsu.edu.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate music theory courses from among current offerings and/or in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Maintain an active agenda of research and publication in the field of music theory.
• Participate in university and professional service activities, including service on committees, student recruitment and advising, and administration of area exams. Participate in professional service activities nationally and internationally as appropriate.

Qualifications

• A completed doctoral degree in Music Theory or equivalent at the time of appointment.
• A commitment to the recruitment of outstanding students and to fostering an environment that contributes to the culture, vibrancy, and diversity of the university community.
• A strong record of scholarly achievement and ongoing research is preferred. We are seeking a dynamic teacher and scholar whose academic interests complement those of our current faculty.

Salary

Competitive, commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, go to jobs.fsu.edu. Choose the “Browse Job Openings” link, then “Advanced Search.” Enter the Job Opening ID 61132 on the Job Search Page. It is necessary to complete the online application fully. Additionally, candidates must submit a single document that includes:

• 1- to 2-page cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for four references (mailing address, phone, email)

Letters of Reference: This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:

1. After submitting your application, click the Careers link;
2. Click the My References link;
3. Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position; and
4. Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to confirm whether your references have responded, to add additional references, or to resend requests.

Preferred Application Deadline

October 10, 2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact for Inquiries

For technical assistance in applying for this position, please contact Jania Kadar, Senior Administrative Specialist, at js07h@fsu.edu. For questions regarding the responsibilities of this position, please contact search committee chair Evan A. Jones, Professor of Music Theory and Coordinator of Music Theory and Composition, at eajones@fsu.edu. For all other inquiries, please contact Erica Francis, Dean’s Executive Assistant, at efrancis@fsu.edu.

Other Information

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.