LOCATION
Wisconsin, USA
INSTITUTION
University of Wisconsin – Madison
POSITION/RANK
Associate or Full Professor with Tenure
GENERAL INFO

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Mead Witter School of Music invites applications for a full-time tenured faculty position in Music Theory at the associate or full professor level.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Applications from researchers in all areas of specialization are welcome. The School is particularly interested in teaching and research that explores recent trends in music theory and interdisciplinary areas of inquiry, including but not limited to new techniques in theory and analysis, sound and media, global, and postcolonial studies. We encourage applications from dedicated scholar-pedagogues, whose teaching reflects a commitment to accessibility and diversity of methodology and representation in the classroom. The candidate will be a leader in reimagining and re-envisioning both the undergraduate curriculum (majors and non-majors) and its graduate programs. The person appointed to the position will be encouraged to forge ties with other departments and programs on campus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate in music theory or cognate field by the start of appointment. Candidates for the position must be actively engaged in research in music theory, broadly construed. The successful candidate will have the qualifications and scholarly record to be appointed as a tenured associate or full professor at a top-ten public research university.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 287332. Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants should submit a letter of application and a curriculum vitae. Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage of the application process. Please do not submit any other materials than those listed here. For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:55pm on December 1, 2023; however, the position will remain open until filled. Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications.

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Yes
CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Wendy Johnson
wsjohnso@wisc.edu
608-263-4018

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