OB: Wesleyan University, Visiting faculty position in music theory and history

VISITING FACULTY POSITION IN MUSIC THEORY AND HISTORY

The Wesleyan University Music Department seeks a highly qualified teacher and scholar with strong skills in the teaching of Music Theory and History. This is a full-time one-year visiting position beginning July 1, 2012 with the possibility of annual renewal for an additional two years.

RANK: Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. completed or very near completion by July 1, 2012; teaching experience in a college or university environment.

DUTIES: Teaching introductory and advanced undergraduate music theory and history courses and a graduate seminar on comparative music theory. Advising majors and non-majors, and supervising undergraduate capstone projects. The teaching load is five courses per year.

INSTITUTION: The Music department’s courses range from introduction to music through graduate seminars, in a program that offers astrong undergraduate music major program, the MA in music, and the PhD in ethnomusicology, all with a long-standing interest in performance and cultural studies. Particular areas of strength include: experimental and digital, American, African, East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, and European musics.

DEADLINE: Applications received by May 10, 2012 will receive full consideration.

APPLICATION: To apply, please visit www.wesleyan.edu/facultyopenings

Information concerning the Music Department may be found at www.wesleyan.edu/music

Additional inquiries may be directed to
Deb Shore, Administrative Assistant
Music Department
297 Washington Terrace
Middletown, Connecticut 06459.
dshore at wesleyan.edu

Wesleyan University is an equal-opportunity and affirmative-action employer and welcomes applications from women and members of historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Sonia Manjon, PhD, Chief Diversity Officer, 860-685-4771.