Assistant Teaching Professor Music Theory
Assistant Teaching Professor Music Theory
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Job Description
The Setnor School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University invites applications for a fulltime nontenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Music Theory . This is a threeyear appointment starting on August 18 2025 with the possibility of renewal based on exceptional performance and institutional need. We seek an accomplished musician with expertise teaching music theory who is gaining national or international recognition through their ongoing creative and scholarly work. Experience teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses in music theory ear training and analysis is required. The ability to teach jazz theory and arranging although not required would be highly valued. An approach to teaching and learning that demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion is required. We seek a candidate committed to advancing a holistic continually evolving lexicon of music. The Setnor School is especially interested in candidates whose personal and professional experience teaching and creative activity will contribute to the advancement of equity diversity and cultural wealth at the Setnor School of Music. About The College of Visual and Performing Arts The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance visual art design scholarship and commentary. We provide the tools for selfdiscovery and risktaking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college our distinguished faculty and our program please visit our websites at undergraduate courses in theory and eartraining advising masters theses and applied instruction based on the candidates areas of expertise. Candidates will be expected to teach upperlevel coursework in at least two of the following areas: electroacoustic media/interactive software counterpoint orchestration contemporary analysis and performance/arranging/improvisation. Serve on committees in the Department/School College and University. This may include recruitment program development community outreach student advising mentoring of student organizations and participating in accreditation and assessmentrelated activities.
Qualifications
Terminal degree (PhD or DMA required Previous college teaching experience
Employment Type
Full Time
