Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Job at Society for Music Theory in Raleigh

Wake Forest University Department of Music

POSITION / RANK

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music

GENERAL INFO

Wake Forest University seeks a dynamic teacher and scholar for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Music who specializes in music composition, technology, and / or theory. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two new undergraduate courses, introduction to composition and introduction to music technology, and Music Theory I, in addition to other courses from our catalog. The teaching load is three courses per semester.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will be expected to teach existing and new undergraduate courses such as introduction to composition, introduction to music technology, and Music Theory I, as well as courses in the following areas relevant to their experience and interests : Introduction to Modern Popular Music, Introduction to Western Music, Introduction to Jazz, and upper-level undergraduate music theory electives. The teaching load is three courses per semester.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal applicant would demonstrate commitments to interdisciplinary work and diversity and inclusion by way of teaching, publishing, performance, and / or service; the ability to do so should be addressed in the candidate's cover letter. Evidence of successful teaching as instructor of record at the undergraduate level is required. Applicants must be ABD in composition, music technology, music theory, or a related field by the time of appointment. More information about the Department of Music at Wake Forest University may be found on the department?s website, https : / / music.wfu.edu / .

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested applicants should apply via the University?s career website at : http : / / www.wfu.careers / . The application should be submitted as ONE PDF file that includes all the following :

(1) a current CV

(2) a cover letter detailing qualifications and addressing the candidate's preparedness as a teacher, academic, and professional

(3) current contact information for three references. Please do not include letters of recommendation.

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE

April 11, 2025

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Yes

CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Inquiries regarding the position or department can be sent to David Geary, the chair of the search committee, at gearyd@wfu.edu . Questions about the submission process should be directed to AskHR@wfu.edu .

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