The School of Music at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Composition-Music Theory. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching and research experience in Music Composition, Music Theory in traditional, art music curriculum, and Music Technology. Experience in teaching music theory and music composition to music majors is required. Applicants must effectively use current technologies in teaching and be conversant with emerging theoretical research and teaching methods. We seek applicants who can help the School of Music update its general education offerings; who have experience with diverse traditions; and who are interested in and/or experienced with teaching music in online instruction.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate music theory courses; graduate music theory seminars; music composition, music technology and assist in directing the New Music Ensemble. The successful candidate will have an established record of college-or university-level teaching, and peer-reviewed publication and recordings; will supervise undergraduate and graduate music composition and theory theses; and will share in departmental responsibilities, including student advisement and service on committees. Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, peer-reviewed research, and professional and university service.
JOB DUTIES TO INCLUDE:
• Develop and teach any of the following courses, based on the candidate's qualifications: Music Technology; Elements of Music; Music Theory I, II, and III; Musicianship I, II, and III; Beginning Composition; Orchestration, Instrumentation and Arranging; Form and Analysis, Advanced Form and Analysis, Counterpoint; Graduate Music Theory; Graduate Music Theory Seminar.
• Teach applied composition lessons.
• Establish or maintain an active career as a composer in any style or medium, with recognition at the national and international level.
• Recruit in cooperation with colleagues.
• Serve on School of Music committees.
• Ph.D./D.M.A or Equivalent Experience in Music Composition/Music Theory. If ABD, doctorate must be completed by start date.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
• Successful prior college or university-level teaching experience.
• Performance and recording of original music, research, and peer-reviewed publication experience indicative of strong potential for tenure.
• Ability to interact effectively with students and faculty in a culturally diverse university community.
• Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting and marginalized social groups.
Dr. Ken Walicki
kwalicki@fullerton.edu