Music Division

University of Missouri System•Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

As the designated performing arts campus for the University of Missouri System, the UMKC Conservatory is a vibrant community of artists, educators, and scholars located in the heart of Kansas City's thriving arts corridor. Committed to fostering excellence, innovation, and equity, the Conservatory prepares students to become leading performers, educators, conductors, and scholar-artists. As part of an R-1 public research university, the Conservatory offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and global impact. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate music theory classes; other courses assigned based on interest and area need; participate actively in the intellectual life of the Conservatory and university by serving on graduate and faculty committees, as well as engaging in other Conservatory activities; participation in area and division meetings, committees, and other service activities as assigned based on the candidate's strengths and the needs of the institution; enrich the cultural environment of the Kansas City metropolitan community. We seek candidates who: help build the future of performance, education and research in the performing arts; demonstrate a growth mindset, with an understanding that learning is an ongoing process; believe that art has the power to help us understand ourselves, each other, and our culture while empowering us to move that culture forward; engage in work that appeals to, and positively impacts, the global population; adapt to the opportunities in their regions, and work within frameworks that embrace transdisciplinary possibilities.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Music Theory (ABD considered, completion required at time of appointment)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within a combined music theory/aural skills undergraduate curriculum
Awareness of and engagement in current trends in music theory pedagogy

Responsibilities

teach undergraduate and graduate music theory classes
participate actively in the intellectual life of the Conservatory and university by serving on graduate and faculty committees, as well as engaging in other Conservatory activities
participation in area and division meetings, committees, and other service activities as assigned based on the candidate's strengths and the needs of the institution
enrich the cultural environment of the Kansas City metropolitan community