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Institution: University of Missouri-Kansas City Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Music Theory General Information: tenure track, full-time, benefit-eligible Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor. Start Date: September 1, 2019. Qualifications: Demonstrated successful and innovative experience teaching courses in music theory in a university setting; evidence of emerging or established productivity as a scholar at the national level (research specialization area open); strong commitment to teaching and mentorship; PhD in Music Theory (ABD considered, but degree must be completed by time of appointment). Job Description/Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music theory, including core undergraduate musicianship (combined written theory and aural skills), advanced undergraduate courses in analysis, post-tonal theory, and/or counterpoint, and graduate courses in tonal and/or post-tonal analysis and seminars in areas of specialized interest; sustain a national professional profile of music theory research and publication that reflects the career of a consistently productive scholar; serve on appropriate student and faculty committees and maintain active participation in other Conservatory activities; contribute to all facets of the Division of Music Studies and the Conservatory of Music and Dance, including academic, performance, and service components characteristic of a Conservatory within a university; make contributions that enrich the cultural environment and the quality of life in the greater Kansas City metropolitan community. Salary Range: Salary will be competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Items to Send: Application materials to be submitted online: Application form, application letter, curriculum vitae. Supporting Materials: Please have three references send confidential letters to Jennifer Burrus (burrusjen@umkc.edu) or to: Music Theory Search, UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, 417 Olson PAC, 4949 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64110. See position posting at UMKC Human Resources website at http://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/. Use search keyword \"music theory\". Review of application materials will begin November 26th, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. Deadline: November 26, 2018 Contact: Other Information: For more information about the Conservatory, please visit http://www.conservatory.umkc.edu. UMKC is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. Date Listed: 04/05/2019 |