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Institution: University of Manitoba Position: Assistant Professor of Music Theory General Information: Assistant Professor in Music Theory Desautels Faculty of Music University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, MB CANADA) The Desautels Faculty of Music invites applications for a tenure-track probationary position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Music Theory, commencing July 1, 2018. Qualifications: The applicant must hold a doctorate from a recognized university, or an equivalent combination of education and teaching experience. Job Description/Responsibilities: We are seeking a music theorist with a dedication to teaching and research, and a demonstrated ability to foster the creative spark in others through mentoring. Equally important is the ability to develop and sustain productive and long-term musical partnerships within the Desautels Faculty of Music, the University, and the wider community, rooted in a shared vision of outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will normally teach undergraduate and graduate music theory core and elective courses. She/He will teach within a highly respected undergraduate music theory curriculum, which uses a long established approach. The committee welcomes applicants involved in a wide spectrum of music theory research areas. Teaching expertise in a secondary area would be considered an asset. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Faculty members participate actively in the workings of the unit, including recruitment and audition of prospective students. Service on University and Faculty committees is expected, as is professional achievement and growth through continued research, publication, and/or performance. The successful candidate will join a faculty that is active locally, nationally and internationally in teaching, research/creative works. Salary Range: unspecified Items to Send: Applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of research, and names and contact information for three references should be sent to: Dr. Edmund Dawe, Dean Chair, Music Theory Search Committee Desautels Faculty of Music University of Manitoba 136 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Email: Edmund.Dawe@umanitoba.ca Fax (204) 474-7546 Position Number: 25024 Closing date: February 28, 2018, or until position is filled The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process. Deadline: open until filled Contact: Dr. Edmund Dawe, Dean Chair, Music Theory Search Committee Desautels Faculty of Music University of Manitoba 136 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Email: Edmund.Dawe@umanitoba.ca Fax (204) 474-7546 Other Information: The city of Winnipeg offers a varied and rich cultural life including a symphony orchestra, an opera company, a vibrant new music scene, a thriving jazz community, three professional theatre companies, a nationally recognized art gallery, and many individual artists working in all of the artistic areas. Manitoba's investment in cultural education is one of the highest in the country, and is reflected in the excellent music programs in Manitoba's public schools. The region provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons. Learn more about Winnipeg at http//www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca . The University of Manitoba's Desautels Faculty of Music has a growing enrollment of 230 undergraduate and 30 graduate students, and offers a Bachelor of Jazz Studies degree, a Bachelor of Music degree in performance, composition, history and general studies, a music education program, a Post-Baccalaureate diploma in performance and a M. Music program in performance, composition and conducting. There are 27 full-time faculty, and approximately 35 yearly sessional instructors. For further information, please visit the Faculty of Music website: http://umanitoba.ca/music/ Date Listed: 01/31/2018 |