Professor of Music Theory

2 weeks ago


Bloomington, United States Indiana University Bloomington Full time
Position Overview

Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music Theory (Open-Rank)

Appointment Status: Tenure

Department: Music Theory

Location: Bloomington


Position Summary
The Jacobs School of Music is actively seeking qualified candidates for a tenured or tenure-track role in music theory. This position entails a range of responsibilities, including:
  • Delivering graduate and undergraduate courses in music theory, particularly core theory classes in a large-lecture format.
  • Overseeing research projects in relevant areas of expertise.
  • Maintaining a robust program of research and scholarly publications.
  • Engaging in departmental committees, doctoral advisory committees, and various departmental activities.
  • Contributing to Jacobs School of Music committees.

Qualifications
The department welcomes applications from both emerging and established scholars. Junior candidates should demonstrate a developing national reputation in publication, teaching, and service, while senior candidates should possess a well-established national and international presence, showcasing excellence in research, teaching, and service. A completed Ph.D. in music theory or an equivalent qualification is required at the time of appointment.

Ideal candidates will possess:

  • A strong record of scholarly achievements.
  • An active research agenda.
  • Experience in both graduate and undergraduate teaching.

We encourage applications from individuals with any specialization, particularly those that enhance our current faculty's expertise. We are especially interested in candidates focusing on nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first-century music, as well as those who can help shape the future of our curriculum.


Additional Information

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

A complete application must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Instructions for submitting letters of reference will be provided automatically upon submission of the application.

Indiana University is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We uphold a policy of equal employment and affirmative action, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration based on their individual qualifications.

Before finalizing a conditional offer of employment with tenure, candidates will be required to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of misconduct, and authorize an inquiry with all current and former employers regarding these matters.



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