Assistant Professor, Composition, Theory, Aural Skills Position Available In Washington, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Department of Music at East Tennessee State University is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Composition, Theory, and Aural Skills. Responsibilities include overseeing Composition degree programs, teaching various music courses, and collaborating with other faculty. The salary for this position is $55,000. Applicants must have a Doctorate in Theory or Composition and experience in academic teaching. Apply now to join the vibrant ETSU community.
Job Description
Assistant Professor, Composition, Theory, Aural Skills
East Tennessee State University
in Johnson City, TN
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Full-Time
Salary:
$55,000
Posted:
05/07/2025
Application Due:
Open Until Filled
Category:
Music Department:
Music – 21500
Job Category:
Faculty Job Summary The Department of Music is seeking applications for a nine-month Assistant Professor of Composition, Theory, and Aural Skills. The successful candidate will oversee the Composition degree programs that the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as the Composition minor. Course assignments will include composition, applied composition, music theory, and aural skills. The candidate may perform other departmental duties as assigned by the chair. Additionally, the person in this position will be responsible for coordinating with other faculty teaching in the composition, theory, and aural skills areas to ensure curricular standards. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regularly benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs, including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to university facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information.
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//www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer:
The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Required Qualifications
Doctorate in Theory or Composition, ABD acceptable for application, but the doctorate must be completed by August 15, 2025
Interest in and command of undergraduate composition, theory, and aural skills at all levels is a must.
Academic teaching or equivalent experience is required.
Salary:
$55,000
Posting Number:
F00929P Special Instructions to Applicants Faculty positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.
ETSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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