"ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC - MUSIC THEORY - TENURE-TRACK, JOB CODE: 11998"

Job Details

Date Closed: Review of applications will begin October 22, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

TO APPLY:
Please submit a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) music theory pedagogy philosophy statement, 4) copy of graduate transcripts, 5) links to unedited video recordings demonstrating collegiate teaching, 6) names with email address and phone numbers of three references through this link:https://twu.edu/humanresources/careers-at-twu/jobs/#en/sites/CX_1 and entering the job code above.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate will join TWU's vibrant music faculty in preparing music students for their 21st-century careers. The Division of Music has an enrollment of approximately 275 music majors. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in music education, music therapy, musical theatre, performance and liberal arts. Additionally, master’s degrees are offered in music education, music therapy, performance, and instrumental, piano, or vocal pedagogy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate courses in music theory, aural skills, and analytical techniques.
• Teach graduate courses in music theory pedagogy.
• Teach other courses in secondary area(s) of expertise such as music technology, composition, arranging, or musicology.
• Serve on division, college and university committees.
• Actively participate in music division recruiting.
• Maintain an active agenda of research and creative activity that enhances the program. standing and visibility of the division and the music theory area.
• Serve on graduate student committees.
• Actively participate in professional music organizations on the state and national levels.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold an earned doctorate in Music Theory or Composition
• Evidence of successful teaching at the college/university level
• Strong record of scholarly activity and potential for continued research productivity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with innovative and engaging teaching strategies that focus on the needs of 21st-century students
• Experience teaching in different modalities (i.e. face-to-face, hybrid, online, synchronous, asynchronous, etc.)
• Experience with recruitment and retention of varied student populations

Texas Woman’s University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation’s largest university primarily for women. It is a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Military Friendly® School. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. The College of Arts and Sciences, with over thirty-five percent of TWU’s graduate and undergraduate population of over 15,000, prepares students for success in a global world. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation’s fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theater companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the benefits of employment at TWU is available at https://twu.edu/humanresources/prospective-employees/.