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Volume 5, Number 4  September, 1999
Copyright � 1999 Society for Music Theory



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Tufts University Department of Music
History of African-American Music

We seek candidates who show strong promise of excellent teaching and outstanding scholarship in the field of African-American music history for a beginning Assistant Professor position to start in September 2000. Requirements: doctoral degree (preference for Ph.D in music); expertise in additional music subjects. Teaching responsibilities include courses for graduate students, undergraduate music majors, and general liberal arts students. 

Review of applications begins November 1, 1999 and continues until the position is filled. Send cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to David Locke, Department of Music, Tufts University, 20 Professors Row, Medford, MA 02155. 

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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Cardiff University
Lecturer in Music (two posts)

You will be active in research of a high calibre, with a record of publications and/or a strong portfolio of contracted work-in-progress, and you will contribute to teaching and administrative duties as required by the Head of Department. A research specialism compatible with the research interests of the Department's staff would be desirable but not essential. The Department's staff member have expertise in the following areas: 18th-and 20th-century studies, Popular Culture, Music and Politics, Theory and Analysis, Aesthetics, Composition and Performance. 

DURATION: 3 years fixed-term.

SALARY: L17071 per annum (under review)

CONTACT: 
Personnel Division: email Persad2@cf.ac.uk informal enquiries to Professor Robin Stowell stowell@cf.ac.uk

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Amherst College
Assistant Professor

QUALIFICATIONS:
MM/musicology, theory, or performance ABD; Ph.D/musicology or theory, or DMA performance preferred. 

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor, beginning July 1, 2000. Teaching will include a broad range of courses for majors and non-majors in basic musicianship, theory, music literature, history, and criticism. The candidate will be favored who has wide-ranging musical and intellectual interests, experience as a performing musician, and a commitment to undergraduate instruction and artistic collaboration. 

SALARY RANGE:
Negotiated with the Dean of Faculty

ITEMS TO SEND:
Letter of application, three letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and sample of scholarly writing. 

DEADLINE:
Screening begins Oct. 5, 1999 and will continue until the position is filled. 

CONTACT:
Search Committee, Amherst College
Department of Music
P.O. Box 2258
Amherst, MA 01002-5000

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University of Music, Bucharest, Rumania:
Prof., Musical Composition

QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D- Musicology-Composition (U.K)

DEADLINE: 09.30.1999
CONTACT:
<ciocanea@fx.ro

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Peabody Conservatory of Music, Johns Hopkins University
Full-time Faculty, Music Theory

QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of a Master's degree in music theory or composition with a record of teaching excellence in a graduate institution is required. Research and publication activity is highly desirable.

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties will include the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses according to the successful candidate's areas of expertise. Competence in a wide variety of theoretical approaches to music is necessary. 

SALARY RANGE: 

ITEMS TO SEND:
Letters of application, accompanied by a curriculum vita and three letters of reference. 

DEADLINE: Consideration of applications will begin after October 15, 1999.

CONTACT:
Steven Baxter, Dean
Peabody Conservatory of Music
One East Mt. Vernon Place
Baltimore, MD 21202

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Georgia College & State University
Assistant Professor, Music Theory (tenure track, 10 month contract) 

INSTITUTION: 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D or D.M.A. Experience teaching at the college level. Must be committed to personal professional growth, interdisciplinary programming and a liberal arts mission. Must be able to work effectively in an active, multi-faceted department. 

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include teaching undergraduate theory courses and other area(s) as dictated by the candidate's strengths (current needs in the department include woodwinds, low brass, composition, jazz studies and music technology); being involved in performing on campus and in the wider community; standard advising/mentoring work and committee service. The normal teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. 

The Department of Music and Theatre is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences. The University is located in historic Milledgeville, the former capitol of Georgia, and is the public liberal arts institution for the state university system. The department is accredited by NASM. GC&SU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.  

SALARY RANGE: 

ITEMS TO SEND:
A personal letter of application, current CV, transcripts for all university degrees and three current letters of reference. 

DEADLINE: December 1, 1999

CONTACT:
Dr. Richard Greene,
Chair, Department of Music and Theatre
Campus Box 66
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA 31061

rgreene@mail.gcsu.edu 
(phone: 912-445-4346)
(FAX: 912-445-1633)

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Department of Music, Stanford University
Assistant Professor: Composer

The Department of Music at Stanford University is inviting applications for the position of tenure-track composer at the rank of Assistant Professor. The initial term of appointment will be for four years, with the possibility of renewal for three years before the candidate is considered for tenure. The envisaged starting date for the initial term is September 1, 2000. 

Teaching responsibilities will include courses in analysis and composition, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. A strong commitment to teaching undergraduate theory and musicianship is also expected. Knowledge of computer music is an asset.  

Letters of application, together with a curriculum vitae, list of works and performances, and three letters of reference, should be sent by November 15, 1999, to

Annie Dolber, Secretary
Composer Search Committee
Department of Music
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-3076

Other supporting materials will be requested at a later date. Please do NOT send scores or recordings at this stage of the search. 

Stanford University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, and actively seeks applications from women and minority candidates. 

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University of Wisconsin, Madsion
Lecturer in Music Theory

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is requesting applications for a one-semester, limited-term position as Lecturer in Music Theory for the spring semester of 2000. The appointment will be at 80% and will pay a princely $12,840 for the semester. The position, which will begin January 7, 2000, and terminate May 21, 2000, is non-renewable. 

Responsibilities will be to teach (1) the fourth semester (on twentieth-century music) of a four-semester undergraduate curriculum in music theory and analysis, (2) a master's-level course in music analysis on a topic of the instructor's choosing, and (3) to coordinate and supervise four teaching assistants. 

Preference will be given to applicants with a completed or nearly completed Ph.D. in music theory or composition; a master's degree is required. A record of publication or conference presentation will also be considered an advantage. 

Send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: 

Prof. Brian Hyer
4515 Humanities Building
455 North Park Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53706 

Please include a brief (one paragraph) proposal for the master's-level analysis course (described above) in the letter of application. The cover letter should refer to Position Vacancy Listing 35444. 

To insure full consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 1999. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released on request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. The UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 

For more information, feel free to contact Brian Hyer at <bhyer@facstaff.wisc.edu>. 

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Temple University
Assistant or Associate Professor, Music Theory

Announcing Full-time position in music theory (pending approval) at Temple University. Teach undergraduate courses in music theory; graduate courses in theoretical and stylistic analysis; graduate advising of theses and doctoral monographs. 

Requirements: Ph.D. in music theory preferred; substantial expertise in technology; demonstrated excellence in teaching written and aural theory; strong musicianship skills; a significant record of publication; and potential for substantial scholarly contributions. 

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track, salary negotiable.

Begin: Fall 2000. Review of applications will begin Nov. 15, 1999 and continue until the position is filled.

Reply to: Jan Krzywicki, Music Theory
Boyer College of Music (012-00)
Temple University
Philadelphia PA 19122-6079

Include letter of application, vita, minimum of 3 references. EOE/AA

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Arizona State University
Visiting Lecturer in Music Theory

College of Fine Arts, School of Music, Tempe, Arizona 85287

Full-time, visiting lecturer position beginning January 12, 2000, for one semester with possible continuance through summer session.

Salary commensurate with experience (range: $16,000-20,000).

Duties: Instruct two classes in first- and second-year music theory.

Required qualifications: record of successful teaching (or teaching assistant) of college-level music theory courses; ABD or earned doctorate in music theory or composition.

Desired qualifications: record of active research and publication. 

Send application including a) a letter of application which addresses the essential duties, required and desired qualifications of the position; b) a detailed vita; and c) three (3) current letters of recommendation or a current placement file; by October 29, 1999, to: Dr. J. Richard Haefer, Chair, Division of Music History, Theory, and Composition, School of Music, Arizona State University, P. O. Box 870405, Tempe, AZ 85287-0405

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University of Rochester
Assistant Professor

The UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER is conducting a search for a full-time faculty member in the Music Department of The College.

RANK: Assistant Professor. Appointment in The College and the Eastman School of Music.

QUALIFICATIONS:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

SALARY: Negotiable, depending upon qualifications and experience.

BEGINNING DATE: 1 July 2000

Please send nominations and letters of application to: 
Prof. Joel Galand, Chair
Music Search Committee
University of Rochester
207 Todd
Rochester, New York 14627-0052

A curriculum vitae should accompany a letter of application. Candidates should arrange for dossiers or placement files to be sent directly to the search committee. All applicants' files must include at least three confidential letters of reference. Review of applications begins on 15 November 1999. 

The University of Rochester, founded in 1850, is an independent, non-sectarian coeducational institution of higher learning and research. It is one of the smallest of the nation's leading universities. Teaching and research programs are conducted by seven schools and colleges situated primarily on three campuses. The College Music Department, which cooperates with the Eastman School, is located on the University's River Campus. 

The University of Rochester values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. Further, the University complies with all applicable non-discrimination laws in the administration of its policies, programs and activities. Questions on compliance should be directed to the particular school or department and/or to the University's Equal Opportunity Coordinator, University of Rochester, P.O. Box 270501, Rochester, New York 14627-0501. Phone: (716) 275-4321.

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Eric J. Isaacson, Editor
14 November 2002