Instructor-Fixed Term at Michigan State University in EAST LANSING, Michigan

Job Description:

Job no: 952480

Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Music

Department: Music 10030598

Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Education/Training, Fixed Term Faculty, 1/2 Time (50-64.9%), Union
Working/Functional Title

Instructor of Music Theory

Position Summary

Teach MUS 868 (Analysis of Pop/Rock Music) during Fall Semester 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Music related field

Minimum Requirements

Successful university-level teaching experience; a demonstrated commitment to music theory pedagogy, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at multiple levels and in graduate analysis courses on a variety of repertoires and techniques; graduate skills courses such as counterpoint or keyboard skills; and specialized readings seminars and pro-seminars for Masters students in music theory.

Required Application Materials

• Letter of application


• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Review of Applications Begins On

05/24/2024

Website

WWW.MUSIC.MSU.EDU

Department Statement

With approximately 90 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music (music.msu.edu) serves about 600 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degree programs from baccalaureate through doctorate. The music theory area (theory.music.msu.edu) features a highly successful Master's degree program with 12-15 students enrolled at a time. Research seminars and other advanced coursework, an active colloquium series with three guest scholars per semester, and dedicated faculty mentors equip Master's students with the analytical, research, musicianship, and pedagogical skills to pursue doctoral study in music theory and to present scholarship while still Master's students. The Master's program and a Graduate Certificate in music theory also serve composer-theorists and performer-theorists who go on to successful collegiate teaching careers. Finally, the theory area interacts with nearly every student in the College of Music, including undergraduate majors in performance, music education, jazz studies, and composition, as well as Master's and Doctoral students in performance, composition, and conducting.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: May 14, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: May 14, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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