Clinical Assistant Professor, Music Theory

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Clinical Assistant Professor, Music Theory
Department
Music
Posting Number
F220005
Posting LinkEmployer
State
Faculty Appointment Term
Term
Position Type
UUP Faculty
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/32664


Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year
2021-2022
Position Summary

The Department of Music at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications from music theorists for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor beginning fall 2022.

The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities for this non-tenure track position will be to teach courses for undergraduate majors and non-majors. While the position has no requirements for research and minimal service expectations, the successful candidate is invited to perform, collaborate, and otherwise contribute to the creativity of our department, which offers performance and academic degrees for undergraduates and graduates in composition, historical musicology, performance, and music theory. The ideal applicant will have a PhD in music theory by time of appointment and a demonstrated record of teaching experience, though strong ABD applicants will be considered.

The initial appointment for this academic-year position will be for two years, and future reappointment will be based on performance, available funding, and College need. The salary will be competitive, in line with qualifications and experience.

The position carries a 4+4 teaching load with principal courses that potentially include: core written theory and aural skills; advanced undergraduate courses in counterpoint or analysis, music theory courses for non-majors; and courses from our department’s general education offerings, possibly including a freshman seminar. In addition, the successful candidate may also be asked to teach a graduate seminar in music theory. All final course assignment decisions rest with the chair of Music, and are subject to change.

There will be teaching assistant support for this position, and thus the successful candidate will demonstrate clear evidence of excellent organizational and mentoring skills. With recent events having shown that the immediate future may necessitate faculty being able to move quickly and efficiently into online teaching, remote teaching experience will be considered a valuable asset. Further, because many of the assigned courses may be described as “gateway courses” to the Music Department majors and minors, we are searching for a teacher that possesses a contagious enthusiasm for teaching and recruiting student into Music.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications

• ABD in Music Theory or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Music Theory or related field by time of appointment and demonstrated record of teaching experience.

Physical Demands

Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts

Priority will be given to applications received by February 15, 2022.
Special Instructions Summary

Priority will be given to applications received by February 15, 2022.

Application materials including a cover letter detailing qualifications for the position and a CV should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Additional Information

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
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Contact Information

Contact's Name
Dusti Dean
Contact's Title
Department Administrator
Contact's Email
music@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-0620


Posting Dates

Posted
01/14/2022
Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
08/22/2022


References

Number of References Required
3
Reference Cutoff Date

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