Music (Theory), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
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Job Location:
Murfreesboro, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Music (Theory) Full-Time Lecturer Faculty
Department
Music
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The School of Music at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#131290) in music theory at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually subject to available funding demonstrated need and satisfactory performance as assessed through annual evaluations. The appointment start date is August 1 2026.
The successful candidate will contribute to the academic growth curricular development and strategic planning of the music theory program at MTSU. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate students in music theory/aural skills within the musicianship core and other academic areas based on the candidates areas of specialization. The position requires excellent musicianship comprehensive knowledge of music theory pedagogy a commitment to engaging with developments in the field familiarity with current scholarship and teaching practices including the incorporation of cross-disciplinary initiatives and a commitment to serving students across various musical backgrounds and genres.
The MTSU School of Music serves approximately 250 undergraduate and graduate music majors pursuing Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Arts and Master of Music degrees as well as many students pursuing specialized minors. For more information visit Education A terminal degree in music theory or composition is required by the appointment date. Two (2) years of full-time teaching at the collegiate level are required by the appointment date. To successfully apply applicants must include a cover letter a curriculum vitae and a statement of teaching philosophy. For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at you need help with the application process please contact Mitzi Dunkley Faculty Recruitment Specialist at . If you have position-specific questions please contact Karla Barnes at Required Related Experience
Documents Needed to Apply
Special Instruction to Applicants
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at by contacting MTSU Public Safety at . For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please call or email |
Application Review Date: 05/11/2026
Required Experience:
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