The School of Music invites applications for the full-time, renewable, non-tenure-line position in music theory.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Duties and responsibilities include:
• Teach four courses per semester.
• Teach primarily in the undergraduate music theory sequence, fundamentals, and aural skills.
• Additional ability to teach counterpoint, advanced undergraduate theory courses as needed, potentially arranging courses (orchestration, band arranging, choral arranging), as well as graduate theory review.
• Participate in recruitment, program development, and service to the School of Music, College of Fine Arts, University, and profession.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in music theory or allied disciplines, plus one year of teaching experience at the collegiate level (may be as a graduate assistant).
Preferred Qualifications:
Completed doctorate in music theory or ABD in music theory.
Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
The following application materials are required:
Cover letter of application
Curriculum vitae
In addition, applicants are asked to provide the contact information of at least three referees.
Please direct inquiries regarding this vacancy to Dr. Franklin Larey, Director of the School of Music, franklin.larey@bsu.edu
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