LOCATION
Georgia, USA
INSTITUTION
Spelman College
POSITION/RANK
Part-time Lecturer
GENERAL INFO

Part-time Lecturer in Theory and Aural Skills
Begins August 2021

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Music at Spelman College invites applicants for a one-semester, part-time lecturer for the Fall semester of 2021. The successful candidate will teach the first and second levels of music theory/aural skills classes. Each section is a combined theory/aural skills class that meets four days a week for 50 minutes. The class is taught in a piano studio with the goal to integrate theory, aural skills, and piano to strengthen each area.

Specific Course(s) to be taught:
SMUS 113A Music Theory I, MTWR 1:00-1:50 pm; 4 credits
SMUS 113B Music Theory II, MTWR 4:00-4:50 pm; 4 credits

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should be willing to work closely with students at a Liberal Arts college with a commitment to teaching and engagement of students.

Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate discipline (e.g. music theory or composition) at the time of application

Preferred Qualifications:
ABD, DMA, or Ph.D.in music theory or closely related field (piano performance or composition); previous experience of teaching courses in music theory.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Required Documents:
> Cover Letter of Interest
> Curriculum Vitae
> Transcripts

See original job posting and apply online at: https://spelman.peopleadmin.com/postings/3560

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
No
CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Support Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

OTHER INFORMATION

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus

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