"Ranked ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR of MUSIC THEORY / UMKC Conservatory / Music Division"

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

CONSERVATORY

Music Division

As the designated performing arts campus for the University of Missouri System, the UMKC Conservatory is a vibrant community of artists, educators, and scholars located in the heart of Kansas City's thriving arts corridor. Committed to fostering excellence, innovation, and equity, the Conservatory prepares students to become leading performers, educators, conductors, and scholar-artists. As part of an R-1 public research university, the Conservatory offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and global impact.

Job Description

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate music theory classes; other courses assigned based on interest and area need; participate actively in the intellectual life of the Conservatory and university by serving on graduate and faculty committees, as well as engaging in other Conservatory activities; participation in area and division meetings, committees, and other service activities as assigned based on the candidate’s strengths and the needs of the institution; enrich the cultural environment of the Kansas City metropolitan community.

We seek candidates who:

• help build the future of performance, education and research in the performing arts;
• demonstrate a growth mindset, with an understanding that learning is an ongoing process;
• believe that art has the power to help us understand ourselves, each other, and our culture while empowering us to move that culture forward;
• engage in work that appeals to, and positively impacts, the global population;
• adapt to the opportunities in their regions, and work within frameworks that embrace transdisciplinary possibilities.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Music Theory (ABD considered, completion required at time of appointment)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within a combined music theory/aural skills undergraduate curriculum
• Awareness of and engagement in current trends in music theory pedagogy

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is commensurate with background which qualifies you for an academic position and experience. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked promotion.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ click in Academic Positions, Job Opening ID 57358.

Application materials to be submitted on-line:

• Complete the online application form
• A brief cover letter that describes your qualifications for the position as well as explains how your work in the past or in the future aligns with the conservatory vision statement - https://conservatory.umkc.edu/about-us/vision-mission-principles.html
• Curriculum vitae including educational background, previous academic appointments and artistic credentials
• Links to 1-2 teaching videos of undergraduate music theory and/or aural skills classes
• Current contact information for 3 professional references

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 57358.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323.

Higher education transcripts are required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted.

Application Deadline

Review of application materials will begin November 1, 2025 and will continue until a qualified candidate is hired.