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Institution: Texas A&M University-Commerce

Position: Assistant Professor-Music Theory

General Information:

The Department of Music at Texas A&M University-Commerce seeks highly qualified applicants for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Theory to begin in August of 2020.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
> Education: A completed Doctorate in Theory or Composition.
> Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrated experience of successful teaching; Prior experience in teaching the various levels of an undergraduate and graduate music theory/ear training sequence; Demonstrated record of success, or evidence of the potential for success, in research or composition.
> Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
> Proficiency in aural and keyboard skills
> Evidence of the ability to take a leading role in the instruction and retention of quality students
> Successful record of publications (theory or composition) or performances (composition).

Job Description/Responsibilities:

> The ideal candidate will be a passionate educator and scholar committed to successful classroom teaching at all levels of undergraduate and graduate theory
> Teach core undergraduate theory and ear training, upper-level undergraduate theory, and graduate theory courses
> Engage in significant and sustained research, scholarship, and creative activity, as well as effective service
> Texas A&M University-Commerce is committed to promotion of diversity and thus the candidate should facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The candidate should have an understanding and knowledge of multicultural and diversity issues, and their potential applications to pedagogy, programming, and service activity.
> Other duties may be assigned based on the candidate’s qualifications and the needs of the department.

Salary Range: Commensurate

Items to Send:

During the application process you have one opportunity to upload documents as a combined PDF. The page “My Experience” has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload the file.

This one combined PDF must include:
> Cover Letter
> Resume/CV
> Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
> Transcripts – If required for the position (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.


Deadline: March 24, 2020

Contact:



Other Information:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Date Listed: 00/00/0000

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