The College of Music at Florida State University is the largest university-based music program in the Southeast and one of the largest in the nation. We are home to over 600 undergraduate and over 300 graduate students, representing nearly every state in the nation and 26 foreign countries. For more information, please visit https://music.fsu.edu/.
Florida State University is a comprehensive, national graduate research university of 17 colleges with 2,760 faculty serving a student body of over 44,000 students. A full summary of its comprehensive benefits is available online via https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/benefits-faculty-and-staff. The University is situated in Tallahassee, Florida’s beautiful, wooded capital city, with an area population of nearly 400,000. Located in the Big Bend area of northern Florida, Tallahassee enjoys a mild change of season and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico.
Teaching Faculty I in Music Theory, a specialized (non-tenure track) 9-month position responsible for teaching and related activities. Appointment will begin August 2026.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate music theory courses from among current offerings and/or in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Collaborate on developing courses for students specializing in popular music, commercial music, and music industry.
• Participate in university service activities, including service on committees, student recruitment and advising, and administration of area exams. Participate in professional service activities nationally and internationally, as appropriate.
• A completed doctoral degree in Music Theory or equivalent at the time of appointment.
• A commitment to the recruitment of outstanding students and to fostering an environment that contributes to the culture and vibrancy of the university community.
• Preferred: we are seeking a dynamic teacher whose academic interests complement those of our current faculty.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, go to https://jobs.fsu.edu. Choose the “Browse Job Openings” link, then “Advanced Search.” Enter the Job Opening ID 61504 on the Job Search Page. It is necessary to complete the online application fully. Additionally, candidates must submit a single document that includes:
• 1- to 2-page cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for four references (mailing address, phone, email)
Letters of Reference: This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system.
1. After submitting your application, click the Careers link.
2. Click the My References link.
3. Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position.
4. Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system-generated email requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the My References link and click on “Send/View Reference Request" to confirm that your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests. Alternatively, letters of reference may be submitted to CM-HiringDocs@fsu.edu.
For technical assistance in applying for this position, please contact Jania Kadar, Senior Administrative Specialist (js07h@fsu.edu). For questions regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this position, please contact search committee chair Dr. Nancy Rogers, Professor of Music Theory (nrogers@fsu.edu). For all other inquiries, please contact Erica Francis, Dean’s Executive Assistant (efrancis@fsu.edu).
Please be aware that this is separate from FSU's recently advertised Assistant Professor position, and applications for the Assistant Professor position do not automatically carry over. It is perfectly acceptable to submit identical applications for both positions.