"Assistant/Associate Professor Non-Tenure Track Appointment in Music Studies-Theory"

Job Details

POSITION: Full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track appointment in Music Studies-Theory. We seek an outstanding scholar and teacher who will contribute to our mission of academic excellence, innovative research, and inclusive education.

RANK/SALARY: Assistant/Associate Professor non-tenure track appointment in Music Studies-Theory. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in Music Theory. Advise and mentor graduate students. Contribute to departmental and college service.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required - Completed PhD in Music Theory. Emerging or established record of expertise in music theory, with proficiency in musical form. Minimum 3-5 years full-time university teaching experience. Demonstrated success teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Strong research and scholarship profile. Preferred – Experience teaching and mentoring students from different backgrounds in an inclusive setting. Evidence of collaborative and interdisciplinary work.

APPOINTMENT DATE: July 1, 2026

APPLICATION REVIEW: Begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

APPLICATION: Email materials listed below to Dr. Edward Latham, Search Committee Chair c/o: Beth Bolton Email: bbolton@temple.edu

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter addressing qualifications. Please include the following information in your cover letter:

• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of contributions working effectively in an urban environment
• Contact information for 3-5 professional references

Please be sure the file name for your application materials and CV begins with your last name and includes the position name. For example: Smith.Therapy.Letter.pdf or Smith.Therapy.CV.pdf.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS UNTIL REQUESTED.

Prepare to send the following additional materials if requested at a later date:

• Course syllabi and evaluations of teaching
• Links to examples of published scholarly work or online performances, if applicable
• Links to video examples of teaching in higher education
• Official transcript of highest college or university degree