Lecturer III in the Music Program at the University of Michigan Residential Coll

The Residential College (RC) in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan, http://www.rc.lsa.umich.edu/, is seeking applicants for a full-time Lecturer III to teach courses in the Music Program and to serve as the head of this program. The RC is a four-year, living-learning community and a unit within the College of LS&A serving the undergraduate student population on the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position with a university-year appointment period beginning August 25, 2025.

RC MUSIC PROGRAM

The Residential College Music Program (https://lsa.umich.edu/rc/current-students/curriculum/music-program.html ) educates and empowers students of all levels, including beginners, through process-oriented teaching and music-making. It is led by a team of multi-disciplinary musicians. Courses in the RCMUSIC program include Music Composition, Theory, Foundations, Improvisation, Group Voice, Found Instruments, and ensembles (Chamber Music, Chinese Music, Afro-Cuban). The RC Music Program differs from other performance programs on campus in its commitment to student-led interdisciplinary learning and broad music-making opportunities for students outside the College-Conservatory environment.

Duties

The successful candidate will serve as head of this program and teach five courses throughout the academic year (fall and winter terms), beginning August 25, 2025.

Teaching responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach the existing Creative Musicianship music composition class (RCMUSIC 350) and its companion music theory lab (RCMUSIC351). This course engages genres and practices beyond the Western musical canon, opening the study of composition to students of all levels with creative pedagogies and non-traditional approaches. Other courses may include the existing Music Improvisation and Electronic Music classes or new ones aligned with the program’s mission and suited to the candidate’s specialties. These courses will contribute primarily to the Music Program but course offerings could also contribute to other RC programs, such as the Arts and Ideas Program (the RC humanities major) or the First-Year Writing Seminar Program (intensive writing courses that satisfy the first-year writing requirement). Additional duties include participation in college- and program-wide activities.

Administrative responsibilities

The responsibilities of the program head for the Music Program are listed below; these extend throughout the academic year.

- Hold regular meetings of the faculty in the program

- Oversee the course offerings and curriculum management of the program each year, including review of course descriptions as needed.

- Interact with the RC Academic Services office

- Advise the RC Administrative team and Executive Committee on program needs and accomplishments.

- Attend meetings of the RC Curriculum Planning Committee as a representative of the Music Program.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of Employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This should not exclude people with criminal records from applying.

How to Apply

To Apply: Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/160850. Required documents to be uploaded are: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of professional and teaching activity, teaching statement and contact information for three references. You may include a diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, mentoring or service.

Samples of publications and creative work may be requested at a subsequent stage of this search.

Deadline:  Materials will be accepted until February 1, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions, email rcpositions@umich.edu

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Required Master of Music, Master of Arts in Music, or advanced degree in an interdisciplinary arts program relevant to music prior to the start date of the position.

The successful candidate will have expertise and background in musical composition. Additional experience in music theory, performing arts technology or music performance is strongly encouraged. Established expertise in academic disciplines and performance appropriate to the years in the candidate’s field is expected, as well as expertise and background in teaching students in a variety of settings.