Assistant Professor of Music Theory

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 15, 2025 (Classes begin August 20, 2025)

THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC (music.wvu.edu) brings together musicians and scholars from across the nation and the world in a vibrant musical community that is dedicated to fostering excellence, creativity, and innovation in the arts and humanities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A full-time, 9-month, tenure track, benefits-eligible position. The primary assignment is the teaching of undergraduate and graduate music theory courses. Potential to teach individual composition lessons. Other teaching and/or service responsibilities may include coordinating the music theory area, supervising doctoral research documents, and/or supervising Graduate Assistants. Assignments will be made according to the needs of the program, the School of Music, and the abilities of the candidate. Participation in School of Music activities, recruitment and retention of students, and faculty governance are required. Research/Creative Activity appropriate for establishing and maintaining a national or international reputation as a scholar of music theory is required. Active participation in scholarly and professional organizations in the field is expected.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must be prepared to teach all levels of music theory courses, including those for undergraduate through doctoral students. The candidate must have a minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience or equivalent at the college level in the music theory field. Interest in repertoires and analytical strategies beyond the Western canon, including commercial music, is preferred. A master’s degree in either Music Theory or Music Theory and Composition is required; Doctorate is preferred. The School of Music seeks a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and the ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity among our faculty, staff and students. We invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.