Instructor of Music Theory and Assistance Undergraduate Advisor, School of Music - 525728

Department/Organization
204241 - Music

Rank
Instructor

Position Summary
The School of Music at the University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time, renewable contract instructor and undergraduate advisor. This position is a non-tenure-earning, renewable, 3-year appointment.

Detailed Position Information
The School of Music at the University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time, renewable contract instructor and undergraduate advisor. This position is a non-tenure-earning, renewable, 3-year appointment.

Primary duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music theory, possibly supervising graduate teaching assistants. Secondary duties include assisting the Undergraduate Advisor in the academic advising of music majors. Anticipated course load: the equivalent of 12 credit hours per semester. (Teaching load may vary from semester to semester, with the balance filled by advising duties.)

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in music theory; Ph.D. candidates currently working on dissertations will be considered. Successful college teaching experience is required. Advising experience is preferred.

To apply for this position, please visit the University of Alabama website at http://www.careers.ua.edu, where you will be asked to upload a letter of application and a curriculum vitae. Please arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to theorysearch@ua.edu or to the address listed below. Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Review of applications will begin on March 1, and the position will remain open until filled. Appointment date is August 16, 2025.

Further questions can be directed to Thomas Robinson, Chair Music Theory Search Committee The University of Alabama School of Music Box 870366 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0366

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in music theory; Ph.D. candidates currently working on dissertations will be considered. Successful college teaching experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications
Advising experience is preferred.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
To apply for this position, please visit the University of Alabama website at http://www.careers.ua.edu, where you will be asked to upload a letter of application and a curriculum vitae. Please arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to theorysearch@ua.edu or to the address below. Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. Review of applications will begin on March 1, and the position will remain open until filled. Appointment date is August 16, 2025. Further questions can be directed to Thomas Robinson, Chair, Music Theory Search Committee, The University of Alabama, School of Music, Box 870366, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0366.

About the Division/College/School
The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.

As the largest college at The University, we house over 8000 students and 1000 faculty and staff across our 25 departments.

With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.

The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.

About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county