The School of Music at The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH) seeks to hire a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track Lecturer in Music Theory with an emphasis in aural training starting August 15, 2025, eligible for annual contract renewal upon satisfactory performance.
The successful candidate will have a strong record of excellence teaching aural training at the undergraduate level, the ability to implement research-informed pedagogical methods, and ability to teach across a range of musical styles and time periods. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and oversight of an undergraduate aural training program at Ohio State and will mentor graduate student teachers in research-informed pedagogy.
The School of Music is seeking a collaborative colleague with exemplary communication skills, and the ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University. The school values diversity and is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive intellectual community.
Performance Objectives
Develop, in collaboration with other theory faculty, an aural training curriculum that will meet the diverse needs of undergraduate music students at Ohio State.
Mentor graduate student instructors in research-informed pedagogy.
Teach upper-level undergraduate analysis or improvisation courses according to the needs of the music theory area and interests of the candidate.
Required: PhD in Music Theory or related field, ABD considered. Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching of aural training at the collegiate level. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values.
Desired: Experience in the curricular development of an aural training program and the mentorship of graduate student teachers. A background in improvisation.
See job posting here for application instructions: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Lecturer-in-Music-Theory-Aural-Training_R121523-1
Anna Gawboy
Area Coordinator, Music Theory
The Ohio State University
gawboy.2@osu.edu
Department Information
The School of Music, housed in the new Timashev Family Music Building, is home to a faculty of nationally and internationally recognized performing artists, composers, scholars, and master teachers who are specialists in their fields. The faculty serves a student body of approximately 300 undergraduate and 90 graduate music majors, as well as hundreds of non-music majors who are pursuing music minors, taking classes, or participating in one of the many performance ensembles. The School of Music values interdisciplinary creative and scholarly work, curricular innovation, and public engagement.