Limited-Term Lecturer in Music Theory

University of Georgia • Athens, GA

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About The Position

RANK Limited-Term Lecturer, full-time, non-tenure track, for the Spring 2026 semester and the 2026-27 Academic Year RESPONSIBILITIES Teach music theory at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Undergraduate teaching may include the supervision of graduate teaching assistants. The focus of the assignment for Spring 2026 will be MUSI 3550 (Music Theory for Non-Majors), which the successful candidate will help redesign for the 2026-27 academic year. Additional courses could include undergraduate core, upper-level or graduate electives, or courses intended for non-major audiences. Teaching load is four courses per semester.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Music Theory or a doctoral degree in a related field.
• At least 2 years college-level teaching experience in music theory.
• Applicants without a terminal degree must hold a master's degree in Music Theory, document exceptional accomplishments in the field, and be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with research or teaching background relating to public music theory, active learning, popular and media musics, and/or musics historically ignored in the core music theory cannon are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach music theory at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Undergraduate teaching may include the supervision of graduate teaching assistants.
• The focus of the assignment for Spring 2026 will be MUSI 3550 (Music Theory for Non-Majors), which the successful candidate will help redesign for the 2026-27 academic year.
• Additional courses could include undergraduate core, upper-level or graduate electives, or courses intended for non-major audiences.
• Teaching load is four courses per semester.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees