JOB: University of California, Santa Barbara, Music Theory (tenure-track)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MUSIC THEORY, TENURE-TRACK
Job Number MUSC13

We seek to appoint an Assistant Professor in the area of music theory, with a preference for candidates with demonstrated expertise and strong scholarship in the theory and analysis of 20th-century music.  We seek a promising scholar who can bridge department strengths in theory and musicology, and can complement further strengths in ethnomusicology, composition, and performance.  Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate core courses in music theory and graduate seminars that blend historical and theoretical/analytical studies.  UCSB is known for its interdisciplinary landscape, and our department is home to a Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Music.  We therefore encourage applicants with an ability to engage students and faculty in various disciplines across our campus.

Ph.D. expected at time of appointment.  Starting date July 1, 2013.  Full consideration given to applications received by November 15, 2012.  Position will remain open until filled.  Submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae (PDF format preferred, separate documents required) to:

theorysearch at music.ucsb.edu; send any supplementary materials and arrange for three referees to send confidential letters of recommendation to same email address (PDF format preferred), or by mail or courier to Derek Katz, Chair, Theory Search Committee, Department of Music, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara CA 93106-6070.  In addition to submitting your application, please fill out the supplemental survey at:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dEUwYm9SVGNyRklZSUstbEtYQWpRV1E6MQ.  The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.  UCSB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.