Teaching Assistant Professor in Music Theory
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Music - 310300

Posting Open Date:

10/10/2024

Application Deadline:

11/15/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor in Music Theory

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005310

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking candidates for a Teaching Assistant Professor position in Music Theory. We wish to hire a pedagogically innovative colleague to serve a wide range of students studying western art music, jazz, and popular music, along with students pursuing a broad liberal arts education. Our recently redesigned curriculum offers multiple pathways through theory coursework (https://music.unc.edu/undergraduate/transformations-in-music-studies-at-carolina/).

The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience. Preference will be given for candidates holding a Ph.D. in Music Theory, and we welcome applications from candidates specializing across a range of musical interests and whose work aligns with our departmental mission as outlined on our website (https://music.unc.edu/about/).

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Music at UNC-Chapel Hill offers a BMus and BA in Music and an MA and Ph.D. in Musicology for undergraduate and graduate students. Our educational mission is to teach music majors and non-majors, to connect the study of music to the larger understanding of the world, and to guide graduate students as researchers and teachers. We serve the public by presenting performances and academic lectures by students, faculty, and guest artists and scholars. We offer over one hundred concerts and recitals each year, and our facilities include a state-of-the-art auditorium with recording (audio and video) capabilities as well as lighting and sound systems. Our 60 full-time and part-time faculty teach approximately 2500 students during the academic year and another 200 during summer school. Through our teaching, research, and creative activities, we share music's multiplicity of forms and meanings, connecting the study of music to the larger understanding of societies, and affirming music's importance as an expression of humanity.

Position Summary:

The selected candidate for the Teaching Assistant Professor role will be expected to teach three courses per semester (or equivalent credit-hours) related to music theory, musicianship, and keyboard skills. This is a full-time, teaching-track (non-tenure-track) position with an initial 3-year appointment and the possibility of renewal and promotion.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Expertise in music theory pedagogy, to include musicianship and keyboard skills. Ph.D. in Music Theory; classroom teaching at the university level; demonstrated ability to teach students from a wide variety of musical and biographical backgrounds.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Special Instructions:

Applicants should submit the following documents with their initial application:
1. Cover letter addressing their qualifications for teaching in our theory, musicianship, and keyboard skills curriculum
2. Statement of teaching philosophy (note that teaching evaluations are not required)
3. Curriculum vitae
4. List of four references (letters of recommendation will not be requested at the time of application)

Select candidates may be asked to submit additional materials, and their references will be contacted for letters of recommendation.

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