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Assistant/Associate Professor of Music Theory

Employer
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Competitive
Date posted
Oct 31, 2018

SEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant/Associate Professor of Music Theory, tenure track, full-time, benefit-eligible.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: September 1, 2019

QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated successful and innovative experience teaching courses in music theory in a university setting; evidence of emerging or established productivity as a scholar at the national level (research specialization area open); strong commitment to teaching and mentorship; Ph.D. in Music Theory (ABD considered, but degree must be completed by time of appointment).

JOB DESCRIPTION: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music theory, including core undergraduate musicianship (combined written theory and aural skills), advanced undergraduate courses in analysis, post-tonal theory, and/or counterpoint, and graduate courses in tonal and/or post-tonal analysis and seminars in areas of specialized interest; sustain a national professional profile of music theory research and publication that reflects the career of a consistently productive scholar; serve on appropriate student and faculty committees and maintain active participation in other Conservatory activities; contribute to all facets of the Division of Music Studies and the Conservatory of Music and Dance, including academic, performance, and service components characteristic of a Conservatory within a university; make contributions that enrich the cultural environment and the quality of life in the greater Kansas City metropolitan community.

SALARY: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE: Application form, application letter, curriculum vitae. See position posting at UMKC Human Resources website at http://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/ Use search keyword “music theory”

SUPPORTING MATERIALS: Please have three references send confidential letters to Jennifer Burrus (burrusjen@umkc.edu) or to:

Music Theory Search
UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance
417 Olson PAC
4949 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64110

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:  Review of application materials will begin November 26th, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information about the Conservatory, please visit www.conservatory.umkc.edu

UMKC is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.

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