Job Title: Assistant Professor 9 Month Salaried (Music Theory)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 50355
Department

College of Music

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

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Responsibilities

Teach courses from among current undergraduate and graduate music theory offerings and/or in the candidate’s area of expertise. Maintain an active agenda of research and publication in the field of music theory. Participate in activities related to the academic mission of the University, including service on committees, student recruiting and advising, and administration of area exams.

Qualifications

Completed doctorate in Music Theory or equivalent at time of appointment and university-level teaching experience are required. We are seeking a dynamic teacher and scholar whose academic interests complement those of our current faculty.

Preferred

A strong record of scholarly achievement and ongoing research is preferred.

Contact Info

For technical assistance in applying for this position, please contact Emilie O’Connor at esoconnor@fsu.edu. For all other inquiries, please contact Erica Francis at efrancis@fsu.edu.

University Information

Florida State University is a comprehensive, national graduate research university of 19 colleges and schools with 2,500 faculty serving a student body of over 42,000 students. A full summary of its comprehensive benefits including a scholarship opportunity for dependents/spouses is available online at https://hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/benefits/FSUBenefitSummary.pdf

The College of Music, with 90 faculty, 40 support staff, and 1,100 students, offers a range of degrees in music, baccalaureate through the doctorate. See the College of Music web page at http://www.music.fsu.edu.

The University is situated in Tallahassee, Florida’s beautiful, wooded capital city with an area population over 375,000. Located in the Big Bend area of northern Florida, Tallahassee enjoys a mild change of season and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico.

Anticipated Salary Range

Salary competitive.

Pay Plan

This is a Faculty position.

Criminal Background Check

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, go to https://jobs.fsu.edu. Choose the “Faculty Careers” link, then “Search Careers.” Enter the job opening ID# 50355 on the Job Search page or search by position title.

Applicants must complete the online application with all required information, including their work history up to ten years and full educational details. PDF files are preferred. Please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, and contact information for your references (mailing address, phone, e-mail).

Request Letters of Reference

This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:

1) After submitting your application, click the Careers link;
2) Click the My References link;
3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position; and
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.

Open until filled

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, with preference given to those received by November 22, 2021; the portal will remain open for applications until the position is filled.

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