LOCATION
Bremen, Germany
INSTITUTION
Hochschule für Künste Bremen
POSITION/RANK
Professor (W2) of Early Music Theory
GENERAL INFO

*** NOTE: THE JOB POSTING IS IN GERMAN, WITH NO MENTION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE. THIS ENTIRE POSTING IS A ROUGH TRANSLATION OF THE JOB AD. ***

JOB DESCRIPTION

The area of ​​responsibility includes the music theory training of all students in the bachelor's and master's degree courses in "Early Music" and open courses in the free elective and specialization modules with this thematic focus. It is planned to add a specialization in music theory from the 15th to 18th centuries to the master's degree in “Music Theory”.

As part of self-governance, the Hochschule für Künste Bremen expects your commitment in committees and in the further development of courses. Bring your ideas to help shape it.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a person who represents music theory and ear training with a proven specialization in music from the 15th to 18th centuries.

A completed university degree in music theory, proof of at least one year of teaching experience in this subject at a music college or a comparable institution, expertise in music theory from the 15th to 18th centuries, which should be proven through publications and corresponding teaching experience, are required. Proven practical competence regarding the music of these epochs is also required. A doctorate in musicology or music theory is desirable.

The Hochschule für Künste aims to increase the number of women in artistic and scientific fields, and therefore expressly encourages women to apply.

Severely disabled applicants will be given priority if they have essentially the same professional and personal suitability. Applications from people with a migration background are welcomed.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications with the usual documents (including a tabular curriculum vitae) must be sent by September 30, 2020 to the Rector of Hochschule für Künste Bremen, Am Speicher XI 8, 28217 Bremen, stating the code number.

We ask you to send your application only in digital form (a single PDF / maximum size of the email: 20 MB) to the following email address: bewerbungen@hfk-bremen.de.

(Your application will be destroyed after the selection process has been completed.)

See original job posting (in German) at: https://www.hfk-bremen.de/sites/default/files/media/professur_musiktheorie_alte_musik_wp_20_04_0.pdf

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
No
OTHER INFORMATION

At Bremen University of the Arts, we offer a wide range of courses in the fields of music, art and design that enable a productive and integrative dialogue between the arts and courses.

SMT Jacksonville 2024

The Society for Music Theory celebrates its forty-seventh Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, November 7–10, 2024.

ABOUT JACKSONVILLE

Visit Jacksonville built a microsite for our attendees to use. Visit the site to learn more about Jacksonville, including where to eat, what to do, and how to get there.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Information about the conference can be found on the SMT website

Hotel Reservations 

The Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel (225 E Coastline Drive) has reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees. The rates are $169/night for single and double occupancy; $194/night for triple occupancy; $219/night for quadruple occupancy; and $169 for student quadruple occupancy (limited rooms available). Hotel reservations for non-students may be made online.  SMT student members should have received an email with a code to reserve at the student rate; please email Jennifer Diaz at smt@societymusictheory.org if you did not receive the email. 

Using the conference room block at this hotel helps us meet our contractual obligations and keeps you close to all conference activities.

Conference Registration

Conference registration is open and available on our website. The rates are as follows:

Rate Category Early (6/01–9/27/2024) Regular (9/28–11/1/2024)
Student or low-income $70.00 $95.00
Emeritus/Retired $100.00 $135.00
Standard $130.00 $175.00
Student Helpers

We are in need of student volunteers to assist during the conference. Volunteers will receive a registration fee waiver in exchange for 6.5 hours of service. The deadline to apply is September 6

Hotel Accessibility

Every effort will be made to meet the unique requirements of all attendees. For specific needs or questions please contact Jennifer Diaz, Executive Director, at smt@societymusictheory.org.  

Sponsorships

The Society provides several sponsorship opportunities for organizations at our Annual Meeting. 

Exhibits 

The deadline to reserve an exhibit booth is September 6

Program Guide Advertisements 

The final deadline to reserve a program guide ad is September 6