Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Music Theory/Keyboard
About The Position
Oral Roberts University’s School of Worship, Media & Performing Arts, Music Department, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Music Theory/Keyboard. The position teaches undergraduate music majors and non-majors in music theory, aural skills, orchestration, counterpoint, class piano, and related subjects, with an emphasis on lead-sheet reading and navigating chord charts in traditional and contemporary worship styles. The teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The successful candidate will begin in August 2026. The position also involves developing courses in areas of specialization, producing scholarship or creative work commensurate with promotion requirements, advising students, serving on departmental, college, and/or university-wide committees, and performing other duties assigned by the Director of Music or Dean of the College of Arts & Cultural Studies. Candidates must support ORU’s Statement of Faith, Honor Code, and mission.
Requirements
- A terminal degree (DMA or PhD) in Music Theory from an accredited institution, or a master’s degree (MM) with commensurate experience.
- Expertise in music theory and aural-skills pedagogy.
- Advanced piano performance ability.
- Full support for ORU’s Statement of Faith, Honor Code, and mission.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching worship piano, improvisation, and modern worship technologies.
- Demonstrated collegiate teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate music majors and non-majors in music theory, aural skills, orchestration, counterpoint, and class piano, emphasizing lead-sheet reading and chord-chart navigation in traditional and contemporary worship styles.
- Teach a course load of 12 credit hours per semester.
- Develop courses in areas of specialization.
- Produce scholarship or creative work commensurate with requirements for promotion.
- Provide academic advisement to students.
- Serve on departmental, college, and/or university-wide committees.
- Perform other duties as determined by the Director of Music or the Dean of the College of Arts & Cultural Studies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
