Teaching Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Music Theory, Composition, and Technology, Natalie L.

Description

Nine-month, non-tenure-track, one-year appointment (possible renewal) beginning August 1, 2026. This faculty member will teach a wide range of courses to graduate and undergraduate music majors/minors, potentially including courses in the undergraduate theory sequence, analysis classes, popular music courses, and the graduate diagnostic review. Composition lessons as well as courses in composition and technology will also be included, if necessary, as determined by the needs of the music theory/composition area and the qualifications and interests of the successful candidate.

Qualifications

Completed doctorate in music by the time of appointment preferred. Secondary interests in connecting theory and composition to media, data science, AI and LLMs, and other relevant connections to science and emerging technologies are encouraged. Facility and experience in teaching online and interest in popular, film, and commercial music are encouraged.

Candidates for the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor must meet the qualifications for being a Teaching Assistant Professor within UTK's faculty handbook and the NLH College of Music bylaws; among these qualifications include holding a doctorate in music by the time of appointment and showing promise for excellence in areas of responsibility assigned to them.

Candidates for the rank of Lecturer must meet the qualifications for being a Lecturer within UTK's faculty handbook and the NLH College of Music bylaws; among these qualifications include holding a degree appropriate to their discipline by the time of appointment and showing promise for excellence in areas of responsibility assigned to them.

Application Instructions

Submit application in Interfolio, including curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy, a teaching portfolio as one PDF with syllabi and teaching materials, and contact information for 3 references. Review of applications will begin May 1 and continue until the position is filled.

Contact ahuntoon@utk.edu with any questions about the position.