Assistant professor of music theory
Michigan State University College of Music
Announcement of Tenure System Faculty Position in Music Theory
Beginning Fall 2010
POSITION
Music Theory
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach and develop courses in music theory that serve the needs of undergraduate and graduate music majors in a variety of sub-disciplines
- Continue research/creative activity related to area of appointment
- Participate in graduate advising and academic governance in the college
- Seek and receive external grants to support research, teaching, and/or creative activities
QUALIFICATIONS
- Music theorist with open research specialization
- Earned PhD in music theory
- Strong commitment to teaching with proven skills at the university level
- Scholarly achievement and promise of continuing research/creative activities in the area of appointment
- Performance background desirable
- Research/teaching interest in 20th-century music desirable
- Research/teaching interest in analysis-performance desirable
- Interest and ability to develop blended and on-line courses desirable
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues across disciplines
APPOINTMENT
- Rank: Assistant Professor
- Academic year appointment will be in the tenure system
- Position is available 16 August 2010
APPLICATION
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references electronically to:
Theory Search Committee (in subject line)
c/o Shawn Myrda: myrdasha@msu.edu
Applications will be reviewed continuously beginning on November 23, 2009, and will be accepted until the position is filled.
With 70 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music serves approximately 650 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degree programs from baccalaureate through the doctorate. For more information about the college, please visit our website at http://music.msu.edu/
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
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