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Assistant Professor in Music and Human Learning (Strings)

Employer
University of Texas at Austin
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jan 15, 2025
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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Music, Performing Arts
Employment Level
Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time


Assistant Professor in Music and Human Learning (Strings)

College/School/Unit: College of Fine Arts
Department: Butler School of Music
Posted: Oct 25, 2024
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

Full-time, tenure-track; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position requires relocation to Austin, TX.

Direct the University of Texas String Project, a distinguished and thriving community-based string education and teacher preparation program celebrating its 75th anniversary. Conduct research that garners national recognition in the field. Teach courses in the undergraduate music teacher preparation program and in the graduate program in music and human learning (examples include: undergraduate courses in pedagogy, musical development, music in communities, and graduate courses in the successful candidate's areas of expertise); serve on graduate committees; supervise theses and dissertations; participate in the work of the Center for Music Learning.

Butler School of Music, comprising some 80 faculty and approximately 620 music students, has an outstanding reputation for its performance and academic programs. Degree plans range from the bachelors to the doctoral level. The University of Texas at Austin is a flagship, tier-one, research institution situated in Austin, TX, a city known for its vibrancy, quality of life, and active engagement in the arts. The University has been awarded the Seal of Excelencia designating it as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The Austin area also provides many cultural advantages through its numerous arts organizations and is home to a very active and creative music scene.

Qualifications

Doctorate required. We seek candidates who are superb musicians, teachers, and researchers whose areas of expertise complement those of existing faculty, with a particular interest in string pedagogy, the psychology of learning, and the musical development of children and adults. Candidates should have a strong record of or show potential for systematic research, and should show evidence of successful teaching at the college level and in primary or secondary schools.

Application Instructions

Review of applications begins December 1, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date, and the position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include:
  • cover letter
  • curriculum vitae
  • complete contact information for three references

Please do not submit additional supporting materials unless requested by the search committee.

All documents must be uploaded via UT's online application system: https://apply.interfolio.com/158005

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/151788



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