University of North Carolina at Greensboro Hiring for Assistant Professor of Music Theory at Greensboro, NC Full Time

Position Number:

1997

Functional Title:

Assistant Professor of Music Theory

Position Type:

Tenure Stream

Position Eclass:

FC – Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

UNC Greensboro is a minority-serving institution with an undergraduate population of 51% ethnic minority students and 67% female students. The College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UNC Greensboro is an inclusive learning community with a campus-wide culture that embodies access, equity, diversity, excellence, and collaboration. With an enrollment of more than 18,000 students, including 3,700 graduate students, and 2,800 faculty and staff, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the UNC system. UNC Greensboro is in a metropolitan area of more than 1.6 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. UNC Greensboro is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/D/V employer, is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity, and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or age. Moreover, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to recruiting and advancing women and minorities at all faculty and staff levels.

Position Summary:

The School of Music at UNC Greensboro invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Theory position beginning August 1, 2024. We seek a dynamic colleague committed to working with students from diverse musical, social, and cultural backgrounds. The candidate will join the music theory faculty as we embark on a revised and more flexible undergraduate curriculum that embraces stylistic diversity and recognizes music as a global practice. In addition to contributing to and enriching our new undergraduate offerings, the candidate will also teach graduate seminars and advise students in our MM in Music Theory program and two graduate certificate programs in music theory. The position entails cultivating an active program of research and publication in music theory and engaging in service to the school, university, and professional organizations. Review of applications will begin on 12/01/23.

Apply for position 1997 through the following link: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Music Theory (or equivalent doctoral degree) by August 1, 2024. If degree is not received by August 1, 2024, will be appointed as an Instructor.
• Experience teaching music theory or aural skills at the college level
• An active research agenda in music theory

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of employing inclusive practices in creative activity and research, teaching, and service and/or experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students.
• Experience teaching both music theory and aural skills
• Promising research agenda that complements that of current faculty and that includes a secondary research area

Tenure Status:

Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Cover letter that demonstrates a reflective and evolving pedagogy, addresses experience with promoting student success among diverse populations, and explains how one’s research and teaching intersects with current debates in the discipline of music theory
• Curriculum vitae
• List of at least three references, including their professional affiliation, relationship to the applicant, and contact information

Recruitment Range:

Commensurate with Experience

Org #-Department:

School of Music – 12611

Job Open Date:

11/09/2023

For Best Consideration Date:

12/01/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

9

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions – O, Hand Movement-Grasping – R, Holding – R, Finger Dexterity – O, Vision-Skilled Trades – R, Reading – F, Writing – F, Eye-hand coordination – O, Vision-Color Distinction – O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures – F, Hearing – C, Talking – C, Standing – F, Sitting – F, Walking – F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. – R, Lifting-30-60 lbs. – R, Lifting-60-90 lbs. – R, Lifting-90 plus lbs. – R, Pushing/Pulling – R, Climbing-Stairs – R, Climbing-Ladders – R, Bending – R, Squatting – R, Crawling – R, Reaching – R

Work Environment:

Inside – C, Outside – O