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Institution: University of Mary Washington

Position: Assistant Professor of Music Theory / Director of Keyboard Studies

General Information:

The University of Mary Washington invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Music Theory / Director of Keyboard Studies to begin on August 16, 2019. A completed doctorate in Music Theory is required by the start date, as well as advanced keyboard study and an additional strong area of teaching expertise. Highly qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate dedication to effective teaching and mentoring in an inclusive environment that embraces diverse talents and backgrounds.

Qualifications:

A completed doctorate in Music Theory is required by the start date, as well as advanced keyboard study and an additional strong area of teaching expertise.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

The primary duties of this position are:

Teaching—Teach all or the bulk of the music theory sequence for majors (three semesters, each with corequisite aural skills courses), and some combination of the following: other theory electives for music majors and minors; a non-major theory course within the general education curriculum; applied piano (or organ) or class piano; coaching of chamber (or other) ensembles.

Scholarship—Remain active in the discipline in research and/or performance, in particular mentoring undergraduate research and performance projects.

Service—Supervise placement of students into appropriate keyboard study; collaborate departmental colleagues in curricular development and initiatives; serve as academic advisor to students; serve on college and institutional committees as appointed or elected.

Salary Range: unspecified

Items to Send:

Only applications submitted through the https://careers.umw.edu/ site will be considered.

Applicants should submit:
1) a University of Mary Washington faculty employment application,
2) letter of application,
3) CV,
4) unofficial graduate transcripts,
5) a sample of their scholarly work,
6) a performance portfolio, and
7) three letters of reference.

The performance portfolio should include a pdf document of not more than 10 pages with any of the following: repertoire lists, concert programs, press reviews or the like; and 1-2 short audio-visual files of performances and/or rehearsals (not studio recordings).

Completed applications must be received by 11:59pm on Nov. 15, 2018. Campus interviews will include some sort of performance component as well as classroom teaching and research presentation.

Deadline: November 15, 2018

Contact:

Please direct questions to search chair Brooks Kuykendall (jkuykend@umw.edu).

Date Listed: 11/14/2018

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