Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory

Job Description

The Department of Music at the University of Indianapolis seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory to begin August 2023. The Adjunct Professor will be responsible for teaching core theory courses, which may include Theory I, II, and III, Aural Skills, Form & Analysis, and Counterpoint.

The University of Indianapolis is a private, residential, comprehensive university founded in 1902. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University welcomes students of many nations and faiths from around the world. Every year, more than 5,000 full-time and part-time students, both undergraduate and graduate, benefit from our commitment of offering outstanding academic programs in more than 80 major fields of study.

At UIndy, we are committed to equity and inclusion. We strive to be a welcoming campus where students, faculty, and staff thrive by bringing their full humanity—gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic class, disability, religion, spirituality, and age—to our campus each day.

A complete application for consideration includes:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Sample teaching materials (syllabi or exercises you use)
4. 3 Professional references who can speak to your abilities in teaching and scholarship

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position, department, or university may be directed to Dr. Rebecca Sorley, Professor of Music, Department Chair, at rsorley@uindy.edu

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
  

Responsibilities - Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory

• Teaches courses in core theory, which may include Theory I, II, and III, Aural Skills, Form & Analysis, and Counterpoint
• Contributes to the general life of the department and college
• Additional duties will be dependent on the needs of the department and the qualifications of the applicant

Qualifications - Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory

• A PhD in Music Theory is preferred, but consideration will be given to applicants who are ABD, or with Doctorates in related areas with significant undergraduate theory teaching experience
• Experience teaching undergraduate music theory, and the ability to teach advanced undergraduate courses like Counterpoint and Form & Analysis