Assistant Teaching Professor of Music (Music Theory)

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

1d • $52,000 - $56,000

About The Position

The School of Music invites applications for a full-time, renewable, non-tenure-line position in music theory, beginning August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester, primarily in the undergraduate music theory sequence, fundamentals, and aural skills. Additional teaching may include counterpoint, advanced undergraduate theory courses, arranging courses such as orchestration, band arranging, or choral arranging, and graduate theory review. The position also involves recruitment, program development, and service to the School of Music, College of Fine Arts, University, and profession. Candidates must have current U.S. employment authorization without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master's degree in music theory or an allied discipline.
• At least one year of collegiate-level teaching experience; experience as a graduate assistant may qualify.
• Current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Completed doctorate in music theory or ABD in music theory.
• Collegiate-level teaching experience.
• Ability to teach counterpoint, advanced undergraduate theory courses, arranging courses (orchestration, band arranging, or choral arranging), and/or graduate theory review.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester.
• Teach primarily in the undergraduate music theory sequence, fundamentals, and aural skills.
• Teach counterpoint, advanced undergraduate theory courses, arranging courses, or graduate theory review as needed, depending on additional teaching ability.
• Participate in recruitment, program development, and service to the School of Music, College of Fine Arts, University, and profession.

Benefits

• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 10 holidays per year.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Coverage of 90% of the employee's child's or children's undergraduate tuition at Ball State University, beginning on the employee's first day.
• Eligible MakeMyMove participants may receive up to $5,000 relocation cash, coworking space, access to the Ball State University Library, a one-semester Rec Fit pass, discounted Ball State Athletics tickets, help connecting to local resources, an opportunity for board participation, and a six-month YMCA membership. Eligibility and benefits may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level