Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Department of Music Theory

Description

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE. As a comprehensive performing arts school set in one of the world’s finest public institutions of higher education, the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) is deeply engaged in the creation, practice, scholarship, and pedagogy of music, theatre, and dance. We aim to provide leadership, nationally and internationally, in all three fields. We assert and celebrate the value of the arts to the mission of the University of Michigan. SMTD is strongly committed to access, diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression as a means of enacting justice and achieving and sustaining excellence.

The Department of Music Theory of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance at the University of Michigan invites applications to fill two full-time positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning in August 2025. The Department construes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the broadest possible sense, and we seek to attract applicants whose areas(s) of expertise and approach to teaching will enrich the department’s existing strengths as well as meet the current needs of our broad diverse student body. Evidence of innovative teaching and experience in advising and mentoring will be considered favorably in evaluating applications.

Duties: Maintain an active record of research and publication. Teach a full range of courses in music theory, including core and upper-level undergraduate courses, and graduate courses appropriate to the candidate’s expertise; direct graduate research through independent studies and dissertation supervision. Perform service duties for the department, school, university and field of music theory. The appointee will also be expected to participate in faculty governance, attend faculty meetings, and serve on faculty and University committees as appropriate.

 

Qualifications

Qualifications: A completed PhD in Music Theory or related field by the time of appointment. Applicants who can demonstrate strong musicianship and strengths in undergraduate theory core teaching are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have research and teaching interests that both support and complement those of existing music theory faculty at the University of Michigan, as well as a commitment to nurturing students of broadly diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences, as demonstrated through pedagogy, service, and other activities. We aspire to promote a learning environment and curriculum inclusive in nature and fully representative of a broad range of diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Rank: Assistant Professor, tenure-track: two positions.

Application Instructions

To Apply: Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio. Required documents to be uploaded are: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of professional and teaching activity, and three letters of recommendation. The School of Music, Theatre & Dance situates diversity as a core value and is dedicated to promoting access, equity, and inclusion for all individuals. In your application, please include a statement that describes how your research, creative activities, teaching, and/or service in the past, present, and/or future will advance the School's commitments. Please ensure you upload documents to the position for which you are applying and not to your personal Interfolio account.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.