Assistant Professor - Music Theory (Music)

Stephen F. Austin State University • Main Campus, TX

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About The Position

Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Music seeks an Assistant Professor of Music Theory for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs through teaching, scholarship or creative accomplishment, and service. The position reports to the chair and operates under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

The teaching load is four classes (or the equivalent) per long term, fall and spring, for an equivalent of 24 teaching load credits combined across those semesters. Teaching includes undergraduate theory and aural skills, graduate theory, and supervision of master’s theses. The assignment may include asynchronous online graduate courses. Candidates may specialize in any area of music theory; experience in popular music is particularly welcome to help expand current course offerings.

The Assistant Professor is expected to engage in research, scholarly or creative work, and service appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure and merit criteria; provide service to the university and profession; and participate in reviews of lower-ranked faculty. When tenured, the faculty member participates in tenure reviews. Supplemental work may include independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis or dissertation supervision. The role may also involve supervising student or graduate assistants, serving on committees, and other related duties.

The position is based at SFA in Nacogdoches, Texas. It is a security-sensitive position subject to a criminal record check and an IT-sensitive position subject to the university’s Computer and Network Security policy. Applicants must be legally able to accept employment in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Doctorate in music theory or a related field in hand by August 2027; the general qualifications also state that a terminal degree in the teaching field is required and that ABD candidates may be considered if the Ph.D. is earned before the start date.
• Two years of collegiate teaching experience, including experience as a graduate teaching assistant.
• Extensive knowledge in the field in which the candidate will teach.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate students effectively.
• Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly or creative work and service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and delivering in-person and online courses, especially in popular music.
• A growing reputation as a music theory scholar.
• Three years of collegiate teaching as instructor of record.
• Keyboard proficiency suitable for classroom instruction.
• Experience in popular music sufficient to expand the School of Music’s current course offerings.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of 24 teaching load credits across the fall and spring semesters, typically four classes or the equivalent per long term.
• Teach undergraduate theory and aural skills courses and graduate theory courses, potentially including asynchronous online graduate courses.
• Direct master’s theses and, as needed, supervise independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis or dissertation work.
• Engage in research, scholarly or creative accomplishment, and service at levels appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure and merit criteria.
• Provide service to the university and the profession.
• Participate in promotion reviews of lower-ranked faculty members and, when tenured, tenure reviews.
• As assigned, supervise student or graduate assistants and serve on departmental, college, or university committees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree