Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Theory Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Theory
Colby College
in Waterville, ME

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Full-Time

Posted:

03/27/2025

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Music Colby College:

Department of Music 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.

Qualifications:

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.

Application Instructions:

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 employment decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment or in our educational programs. Colby is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and encourages applications from qualified persons of color, women, persons with disabilities, military veterans and members of other under-represented groups. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. For more information about the College, please visit our website: www.colby.edu.
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