LOCATION
Michigan, USA
INSTITUTION
Michigan State University
POSITION/RANK
Instructor of Music Theory
JOB DESCRIPTION

Teach three courses for Fall and four courses for Spring semester, attendance at music theory TA orientation; attendance at music theory colloquia; proctor exams (u’grad waiver, grad orientation, DMA comp) in rotation with other theory faculty; participation in MM Theory capstones (teaching demonstrations, keyboard exams) in rotation with other theory faculty; service on MM committees during F22, then on MM/DMA committees in S23; supervision of graduate teaching assistance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Degree: Masters

Minimum Requirements:
> Successful university-level teaching experience
> A demonstrated commitment to music theory pedagogy
> A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
> Current expertise in one or more research areas within music theory

Desired Qualifications:
> Demonstrated ability to mentor student research
> An emerging or established record of scholarly productivity
> Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at multiple levels and in a variety of subjects within our curriculum, including undergraduate core music theory and aural skills; graduate analysis courses on a variety of repertoires and techniques; graduate skills courses such as counterpoint and keyboard skills; and specialized readings seminars and proseminars for Master’s students in music theory

SALARY
Salary Commensurate with Experience
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

See original job posting and apply online at: https://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/510702/instructorfixed-term

Please include the following:
> a letter of application
> a curriculum vitae that lists contact information for at least two references

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
No