The Colby College Department of Music invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in music theory (.8 time sabbatical replacement) beginning September 1, 2020.
Responsibilities include teaching a 20th-century music history course, two courses in the department’s four-semester music theory sequence and an elective that could be offered for both music and general interest students.
PhD, DMA or MFA (including ABD) required.
Applications from candidates with a record of previous college teaching and experience/interest in jazz theory, film music (criticism, analysis, or history) and/or music theater (performance or history) are especially welcome.
To apply, please submit applications through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/71615. Include a cover letter outlining interests and specific qualifications for the position, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy that should include evidence of a commitment to the value of diversity and experience with inclusive teaching. The department would also appreciate a list of the candidate’s ideas for possible elective offerings and a description of how they see these classes contributing to a rigorous music curriculum in a liberal arts setting. Application materials can include hyperlinks to audio/video files within the relevant application documents but the department requests that physical copies of recordings and/or publications not be sent unless requested. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.
Professors Lily Funahashi or Jon Hallstrom, Co-Chairs
Department of Music, Colby College
ylfunaha@colby.edu, jfhallst@colby.edu
207-859-5671
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