The Colby College Department of Music invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Music Theory for the 2025-2026 academic year (0.8 FTE position), with a possibility of renewal for a second year (AY 2026-2027).
The successful candidate will join a small, collegial department and will have a teaching load of four courses per academic year that will entail the following:
- Music Theory I; Music Theory II
- An upper-level Music Theory course
- An elective drawn from the candidate’s area(s) of specialization
The courses should be engaging, broadly-appealing, and, for the elective, suitable for both majors and non-majors.
The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research and teaching, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community, particularly those with a record of previous college teaching. Completed Ph.D. or ABD in Music Theory or Composition preferred.
To apply, please submit applications through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/162378.
Include a cover letter outlining interests and specific qualifications for the position; a CV; three confidential letters of recommendation (uploadable directly to Interfolio); a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching; titles and brief descriptions for 2 possible elective offerings and an upper-level Theory course. Review of applications will begin February 24, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Dr. Lily Funahashi, Associate Professor and Department co-Chair
Department of Music, Colby College
207-859-5681