Assistant Professor of Music Theory

Case Western Reserve University•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University seeks a music theorist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment beginning July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will have a strong teaching record and a research focus in music theory and analysis, broadly defined, and will contribute to the development of the music theory curriculum. The department particularly welcomes expertise that expands its core curriculum, including early music theory and analysis or global popular and vernacular music traditions. The role includes coordinating the music theory program; teaching two courses per semester, selected from foundational music theory sequences, aural skills pedagogy, and department electives such as composition, songwriting, or specialized graduate seminars; sharing departmental student advising; and contributing service to the department and/or college. The successful candidate will join a team of music scholars, artists, and educators at Case Western Reserve University, a research university in Cleveland’s University Circle.

Requirements

By July 31, 2027, hold a completed PhD in music theory, or a PhD in music with a primary, documented specialization in music theory and analysis.
Have an active program of research and publication in music theory and analysis.
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching.
Have the keyboard and musicianship skills necessary to effectively lead core classroom and aural skills instruction.

Nice To Haves

Research and teaching expertise in early music theory and analysis or global popular and vernacular music traditions.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the music theory program.
Teach two courses per semester from foundational music theory sequences, aural skills pedagogy, or department electives such as composition, songwriting, or specialized graduate seminars.
Share responsibility for departmental student advising.
Provide service to the department and/or college.
Contribute to the development of the music theory curriculum.