| | The University of Iowa School of Music seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Theory to join our internationally recognized faculty.
The successful candidate will collaborate within the Composition-Theory Area to develop and refine courses according to current research and the School's needs, and to incorporate effective pedagogy into courses and degree requirements, in order to help students within and beyond the School thrive in a complex, interconnected, and rapidly changing world.
Responsibilities include:
- Pursuing a research program in music theory
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music theory
- Supervising teaching assistants
- Advising graduate theses and dissertations
- Engaging in departmental, university, and professional service
- Where applicable, contributing to university-wide efforts to connect classroom work to multiple career settings, entrepreneurial initiatives, and broader social challenges
Required documents for application:
- A letter of interest addressing the applicant's experience, objectives, and goals as they relate to the position's responsibilities and qualifications
- A statement of teaching philosophy
- A curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2023 and will continue until filled. The position starts August 16, 2023.
The University of Iowa has a historic commitment to the arts. The School of Music enrolls approximately 450 majors and has a full-time faculty of 55. The Voxman Music Building, opened in the fall of 2016, is a state-of-the art facility near the heart of the campus in downtown Iowa City. The Iowa City/Coralville area has a population of about 75,000 and is a cultural center with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Its public schools, libraries, and health care facilities are rated as outstanding.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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