LOCATION
Virginia, USA
INSTITUTION
University of Richmond
POSITION/RANK
Assistant Professor of Music
GENERAL INFO

The Department of Music at the University of Richmond invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Music Theorist at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2024. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Music Theory, awarded by August 15, 2024.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will offer courses in our theory sequence and in their own area of interest, such as music cognition, computational analysis, corpus analysis, media, popular music analysis, and/or intersections with cultural studies.

QUALIFICATIONS

We seek candidates with a commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching major and non-major students in an undergraduate liberal arts context. The Department of Music is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu. Applicants are asked to submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a 1-3 page teaching statement, and a 1-3 page research statement. The teaching statement should articulate the candidate’s teaching philosophy, interests, and future professional development goals, as well as outline the candidate’s commitment to inclusive pedagogies and document previous success in working with diverse populations of students. The research statement should include a description of research completed or in progress and outline future plans for research at an undergraduate institution. Candidates for this position may be asked to provide copies of academic transcripts at a later time. Candidates may be asked at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Yes
OTHER INFORMATION

The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered, focused on preparing students “to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society.”

The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment. For more information on the department and its programs, please see http://music.richmond.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