The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking an Assistant Professor in Theory/Composition, a nine-month tenure-track position, starting August 2023.
Opportunity to join a student-centered faculty of teaching artists and scholars who value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who are dedicated to growth in new and current programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, engagement in significant creative/scholarly activities, and an ability to work effectively with faculty colleagues across all degree areas.
Responsibilities upon initial appointment include teaching undergraduate courses in music theory and aural skills. Additionally, the successful candidate will teach in a secondary area of expertise, which may include composition courses (Orchestration and Arranging, Film and Video Game Scoring, etc.), an applied area, or other departmental needs as assigned by the chair. Responsibilities also include student advising, committee work, and contributing to an inclusive and equitable community in the department, college, and university.
The successful candidate will join a department with strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts. Our department actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment. Qualified applicants from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Music (MM, MA ) with relevant training/experience in music theory and aural skills pedagogy
- ABD will be considered, with the expectation that the degree will be completed on or before August 1, 2023
- Experience and expertise in teaching/developing a music theory and aural skills program appropriate for an undergraduate-level institution
- Evidence of potential to develop a national reputation as a scholar, performer, or composer
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- PhD, DMA, or other terminal degree in Music Theory or Composition.
- Experience in developing an innovative and diversified undergraduate music theory/aural skills curriculum
- Experience in teaching and/or composing music for film, television, and/or video games
- Experience in teaching courses aligned with candidate’s creative/research specialty
- Experience in teaching an applied area and/or jazz studies and/or popular music studies
- Experience in teaching interdisciplinary courses and/or engaging in interdisciplinary scholarly/creative work
- Experience mentoring students from groups historically underrepresented in higher education and/or students with non-traditional musical backgrounds
To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents including:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Diversity and Inclusion addressing how issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion shape the candidate’s working practices (past and planned)
- Creative/Research Agenda
- Links to Digital Audio/Video Files – YouTube links to representative video recording of music theory and/or aural skills teaching (10 minutes), as well as recent compositions/arrangements and/or applied solo performances
- Writing Sample – PDFs of representative music theory writing samples (scholarship of teaching and learning is particularly welcome) and/or compositions, If needed.
- List of 3 Professional References, including name, email address, and phone number of reference. ABD applicants must include Dissertation Chair as one of the 3 references provided.
- Other ** If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.
Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee and attached to the online application – not e-mailed or mailed.
Finalists invited to campus will be asked to teach classes in music theory and aural skills, as well as a lecture or lesson in composition or another appropriate secondary area.
Please note that a minimum of three references will be required for highly ranked candidates during the screening process. **ABD applicants must include Dissertation Chair as one of the 3 references provided.
Letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.
Please note that a minimum of two professional references are required for all applications. References will be requested during the screening process.
Please direct questions concerning the search to Dr. Helena Kopchick Spencer, Search Committee Chair, at spencerh@uncw.edu. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ms. Sondra Pope at popes@uncw.edu.