Teaching Assistant Professor/Lecturer, Music Theory

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

20h

About The Position

The School of Music in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada seeks a dedicated educator for the position of Teaching Assistant Professor/Lecturer of Music Theory. The typical teaching load for this position is 4-4 and the primary teaching responsibilities include: overseeing the undergraduate Music Theory and Aural Skills curriculum; teaching courses in undergraduate music theory, which may include post-tonal theory, form and analysis, and counterpoint; graduate theory seminars; with other assignments based on expertise as assigned by the School Director. The successful candidate is expected to foster a culture of shared excellence by fulfilling service roles to include graduate committee involvement, collaborating within the School of Music, engaging in recruitment efforts, and supporting regional public schools. The position will begin on July 1, 2026.

Requirements

• PhD in Music Theory or related field, or ABD with completion by August 1, 2026 for Teaching Assistant Professor
• MA n Music Theory or related field for Lecturer
• Evidence of a multifaceted background in theory pedagogy
• A commitment to excellence in teaching and service
• A commitment to community, collaboration, and program building

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success in collegiate undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service
• Demonstrated success in collaboration and program building
• Knowledge and experience in teaching topics outside the western classical music tradition

Responsibilities

• overseeing the undergraduate Music Theory and Aural Skills curriculum
• teaching courses in undergraduate music theory, which may include post-tonal theory, form and analysis, and counterpoint
• graduate theory seminars
• other assignments based on expertise as assigned by the School Director
• foster a culture of shared excellence by fulfilling service roles
• graduate committee involvement
• collaborating within the School of Music
• engaging in recruitment efforts
• supporting regional public schools

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• No state income tax!
• The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
• The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree