Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Music
Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Music
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Job Description Summary
The Wake Forest University Department of Music seeks a dynamic teacher and scholar for a oneyear position in music composition technology and/or theory to begin July 1 2025. The department has recently adopted a substantially revised curriculum that is designed to engage students with a greater diversity of musical thought and practice; transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries; increase student and community access to music courses and programming; and allow students in the music major to pursue a course of study whose breadth and depth supports their needs as preprofessionals and as people. We particularly welcome applications from candidates interested in contributing to this vision.Job Description:
The successful candidate will be expected to teach existing and new undergraduate courses such as introduction to composition introduction to music technology and Music Theory I as well as courses in the following areas relevant to their experience and interests: Introduction to Modern Popular Music Introduction to Western Music Introduction to Jazz and upperlevel undergraduate music theory electives. The teaching load is three courses per semester.
The ideal applicant would demonstrate commitments to interdisciplinary work and diversity and inclusion by way of teaching publishing performance and/or service; the ability to do so should be addressed in the candidates cover letter. Evidence of successful teaching as instructor of record at the undergraduate level is required. Applicants must be ABD in composition music technology music theory or a related field by the time of appointment. More information about the Department of Music at Wake Forest University may be found on the departments website applicants should apply via the Universitys career website at: The application should be submitted as ONE PDF file that includes all the following:
1 a current CV
2 a cover letter detailing qualifications and addressing the candidates preparedness as a teacher academic and professional
3 current contact information for three references. Please do not include letters of recommendation.
Additional Job Description
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but to guarantee full consideration they should be received by Friday April 11 2025.
Inquiries regarding the position or department can be sent to David Geary the chair of the search committee at. Questions about the submission process should be directed to.
Time Type Requirement
Full timeInorder to provide a safe and productive learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.
WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
