LOCATION
Tennessee, USA
INSTITUTION
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
POSITION/RANK
Lecturer of Music Theory
GENERAL INFO

Nine-month, full-time, non-tenure-track, one-year appointment (possible renewal) beginning August 1, 2024.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This faculty member will teach a wide range of music theory classes to undergraduate music majors/minors and graduate music students including possible courses in the undergraduate theory sequence, graduate theory review, and classes in popular music, analytical techniques, theory pedagogy, and topical seminars depending on the applicant’s interests. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Terminal degree required at time of appointment. Applicants should have a successful record of university-level teaching experience.

Preferred: Collaborative skills and experience in the creative use of technology in music theory instruction.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

See original job posting and apply online at: https://apply.interfolio.com/136347

Upload via Interfolio a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy, a teaching portfolio as one PDF with syllabi and teaching materials (not to exceed 10 pages), and list of contact information (email and phone) for 4 references.

Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Yes
CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Additional questions regarding the position can be sent to czuber@utk.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