"Assistant Professor in Music Theory"

Job Details

The Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Music Theory, with an expected start date of July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek a scholar of music theory with a deep knowledge of the field and its histories. We especially welcome applications from candidates whose work spans global traditions and/or engages with earlier music.

The selected candidate will pursue their own research agenda, collaborate with faculty in the Department of Music and other areas of the Division of the Arts & Humanities and University, and teach in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load for tenure-track positions is typically four courses per year on the quarter system. Additional responsibilities include advising at all levels of the program, and service on departmental and university committees.

Salary Range or Pay Grade: Assistant Professor: $88,000-$110,000; This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The position also includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses.

This position is benefits-eligible. University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate a rich understanding of diverse scholarly subfields in and out of music; a potential for publishing novel research that complements the strengths of the current faculty; the potential to contribute to the Department of Music’s long-standing integrated and interdisciplinary approach; the ability to shape curriculum and pedagogy creatively; and the ability to work effectively with both undergraduate and graduate students.

All requirements for completion of a PhD in Music or a closely related discipline must be completed prior to the start of the appointment.

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of Chicago’s recruitment website at apply.interfolio.com/174606 by 10:59 PM Central Time/11:59 PM Eastern Time on October 27, 2025:

• CV
• Cover letter addressing work as a scholar and teacher
• Research statement
• Writing sample
• The names and contact information of three recommenders who may be asked to provide letters on behalf of the applicant

Applicants will be asked to provide a teaching statement and other additional materials following the initial review of applications. Questions may be directed to Emili Hansen at ekhansen2@uchicago.edu.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.