LOCATION
North Carolina, USA
INSTITUTION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
POSITION/RANK
Lecturer
GENERAL INFO

Music Theory Lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Spring 2023

The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill seeks a lecturer to teach three courses in Spring 2023 that directly serve our music majors:

• Tonal Music Theory I
• Tonal Musicianship Skills I
• Tonal Musicianship Skills III

These courses are part of our undergraduate music major curriculum for both BA and BMus students. Tonal Music Theory I is taught in a large-lecture format with grading assistants; Tonal Musicianship Skills I is taught in a combined format of lecture (two sections) plus small recitation sections, which are led by teaching assistants. Tonal Musicianship Skills III is taught in a combined format of lecture plus recitation section(s), led by the instructor.

Our faculty embraces the inclusion of diverse repertories and musicians in our courses. Learning outcomes for these courses include demonstrated skills-development in the relevant subject areas. The lecturer will collaborate with current full-time faculty to ensure that the courses prepare students for subsequent coursework in the curriculum and use appropriate course materials.

To apply: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/241544

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill seeks a lecturer to teach three courses in Spring 2023 that directly serve our music majors:

• Tonal Music Theory I
• Tonal Musicianship Skills I
• Tonal Musicianship Skills III

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :
MA or MM in Music Theory, composition, or closely related field. At least two years of teaching experience as an instructor of record at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :
PhD in music theory; experience supervising graduate teaching assistants.

SALARY
commensurate with experience
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/241544

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae / Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Teaching Philosophy/evaluations
Sample Syllabus (for Tonal Theory I)

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
No
CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Jocelyn Neal, jneal@email.unc.edu

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