Society for Music Theory is hiring: Assistant Teaching Professor of Music Theory

Overview

Assistant Teaching Professor of Music Theory (Ranked)

GENERAL INFO

As the designated performing arts campus for the University of Missouri System, the UMKC Conservatory is a vibrant community of artists, educators, and scholars located in the heart of Kansas City's thriving arts corridor. Committed to fostering excellence, innovation, and equity, the Conservatory prepares students to become leading performers, educators, conductors, and scholar-artists. As part of an R-1 public research university, the Conservatory offers exceptional opportunities for¿interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and global impact.

We seek candidates who:

help build the future of performance, education and research in the performing arts;¿

demonstrate a growth mindset, with an understanding that learning is an ongoing process;

believe that art has the power to help us understand ourselves, each other, and our culture while empowering us to move that culture forward;

engage in work that appeals to, and positively impacts, the global population;

adapt to the opportunities in their regions, and work within frameworks that embrace transdisciplinary possibilities.

Job Description

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate music theory classes; other courses assigned based on interest and area need; participate actively in the intellectual life of the Conservatory and university by serving on graduate and faculty committees, as well as engaging in other Conservatory activities; participation in area and division meetings, committees, and other service activities as assigned based on the candidate’s strengths and the needs of the institution; enrich the cultural environment of the Kansas City metropolitan community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Music Theory (ABD considered, completion required at time of appointment)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within a combined music theory/aural skills undergraduate curriculum
• Awareness of and engagement in current trends in music theory pedagogy

Salary

Salary is commensurate with background. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked promotion.

Application Instructions

Application materials to be submitted on-line:

Curriculum vitae including educational background, previous academic appointments and artistic credentials

Links to 1-2 teaching videos of undergraduate music theory and/or aural skills classes

Current contact information for 3 professional references

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323.

Higher education transcripts are required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted.

Preferred Application Deadline

November 1, 2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact for Inquiries

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 57358 and name of the position.