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Institution: University of Chicago Position: Assistant Professor of Music Theory General Information: Tenure track Qualifications: Conferral of Ph.D. by June 30, 2016 is highly preferred, and Ph.D. degree must be conferred within one year of start date. Job Description/Responsibilities: The Department of Music at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position in music theory, a vital part of its richly integrated and flexible program in the History and Theory of Music. Scholars of originality and wide-ranging interests, including, but not limited to, music theoretical research that engages with contemporary music, sound studies, performance studies, and digital humanities, are encouraged to apply. This position is anticipated to commence July 1, 2016. Conferral of Ph.D. by June 30, 2016 is highly preferred, and Ph.D. degree must be conferred within one year of start date. Rank: Assistant Professor. Minimum teaching load: four courses/year, graduate and undergraduate; plus advising and committee responsibilities. Salary Range: unspecified Items to Send: CV, reference contact info, and cover letter (no additional materials at this time) addressing work as a theorist and teacher, as well as future plans for research; these must be submitted online to the Academic Careers web site at https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu for posting #02731 Three letters of reference. Additional letters of reference may also be submitted. Submission of letters of recommendation to the Academic Careers Site is strongly preferred. If necessary, letters of recommendation can be emailed to cloghess@uchicago.edu mailto:cloghess@uchicago.edu, or mailed in hard copy to: Melanie Cloghessy, Chair's Assistant The University of Chicago Department of Music 1010 E. 59th St. Chicago, IL 60637 Deadline: October 1, 2015 Contact: Questions may be sent through the Academic Careers website or directed to cloghess@uchicago.edu mailto:cloghess@uchicago.edu with the subject heading MUSIC THEORY SEARCH. Date Listed: 08/12/2015 |