Visiting Assistant Professor in Music Theory at Colby College in Waterville, Maine

Job Description:

The Colby College Department of Music invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Music Theory for the 2025-2026 academic year (0.8 FTE position), with a possibility of renewal for a second year (AY 2026-2027). The successful candidate will join a small, collegial department and will have a teaching load of four courses per academic year that will entail the following:

• Music Theory I; Music Theory II


• An upper-level Music Theory course


• An elective drawn from the candidate's area(s) of specialization

The courses should be engaging, broadly-appealing, and, for the elective, suitable for both majors and non-majors. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research and teaching, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community, particularly those with a record of previous college teaching. Completed Ph.D. or ABD in Music Theory or Composition preferred.

To apply, please submit applications through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/162378.

Include a cover letter outlining interests and specific qualifications for the position; a CV; three confidential letters of recommendation (uploadable directly to Interfolio); a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching; titles and brief descriptions for 2 possible elective offerings and an upper-level Theory course. Review of applications will begin February 24, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the application or submission process should be directed to:

Dr. Lily Funahashi, Associate Professor and Department co-Chair

Department of Music, Colby College

ylfunaha@colby.edu

207-859-5681

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.