Volume 11, Number 2, June 2005
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Employment Listing

University of Maryland, School of Music

POSITION: Visiting Assistant Professor of Theory for Spring 2006

STARTING DATE: January 8, 2006

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS: Completed Ph.D. or ABD in Music Theory, university teaching experience at undergraduate level required, at graduate level preferred; demonstrated excellence or clear promise of ability in music theory research.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Division of Music Theory and Composition at the University of Maryland, College Park seeks a scholar of established reputation or exceptional promise whose interests complement the specializations of our current faculty. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach courses in Western music theory at the undergraduate level and to direct a graduate seminar in music theory in their research specialty. The faculty member is expected to participate fully in the Division and School of Music.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND: The University of Maryland School of Music is ranked among the nation's finest music programs, combining first-rate academics and conservatory-caliber training at a public research university. Located in the magnificent Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland, which it shares with the Departments of Theater and Dance, the School of Music serves over 500 undergraduate and graduate music students in 40 bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs in Composition, Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Jazz Studies, Music Education, Music History & Literature, Music Theory, Musicology, Opera, Piano & Collaborative Piano, Strings, Suzuki, Vocal Pedagogy, Voice, and Winds & Percussion. Also resident in the Center is the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, with holdings of over 300,000 books, scores, and recordings, as well as the renowned International Piano Archives at Maryland. Located in close proximity to Washington, D.C., the University of Maryland is well-situated for those interested in the substantial cultural resources of a major metropolitan area.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications received before August 1, 2005 are guaranteed best consideration, but review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Send a detailed letter of application, a curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of reference, and contact information for each referee (street address, telephone, and email address) to the address below. Please do not send additional materials at this time.

Chair, Division of Theory and Composition
School of Music
2110 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland 20742

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Prepared by Tim Koozin, Editor
Updated 30 June 2005