Assistant Professor of Teaching: Music Theory

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 15 Aug 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department School of VPDA (CLA)
Position Title Assistant Professor (Teaching)
Job Title Assistant Professor of Teaching: Music Theory
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts (SVPDA) invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, fixed-term, Assistant Professor of Teaching in Music Theory position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the School Head.
Appointment at the Assistant rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Candidates must demonstrate potential for successful undergraduate teaching and evidence of scholarly productivity. One or more years of full-time teaching experience (beyond the graduate assistant level) is preferred, as is a secondary area of expertise such as composition, performance, music education, or music technology.
The faculty member appointed will teach core music theory and aural skills classes and will help to develop and maintain the music theory curriculum. Opportunities will exist for teaching advanced-level music classes as well as colloquia in OSU’s Honors College. We anticipate that the person in this position will bring a broad range of expertise, repertoires, and methodologies to the role and will contribute to the diversity of curriculum and research in the School. Cross-disciplinary collaborations in teaching and research is encouraged. The faculty member in this role will be expected to maintain an active scholarly output and profile.
Oregon State University offers rigorous programs in music performance, music education, and music technology and production leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Music degree; minors in music, production, and performance; and an online major in Contemporary Music Industry through OSU’s highly regarded Ecampus. The arts are uniquely and prominently featured at OSU, with new opportunities emerging in the Huang Collaborative Innovation Center’s Extended Reality Theatre and the opening of the Patricia Valian Reser Center for Creative Arts (PRAx), which will serve as the new performance home for the School.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
75% Teaching and Assigned Duties Teaching duties will include core music theory and aural skills courses, as well as ongoing development and maintainennce of the music theory curriculum. This work will also include the supervision of student peer tutors. Additional teaching assignments will depend on the faculty member’s areas of expertise and experience as well as departmental needs. The position may offer opportunities for summer teaching and involvement in SVPDA Academy workshops and pre-college programs.
15% Creative and Scholarly Work The faculty member will maintain scholarly activities in their areas of expertise. This work may be generated both collaboratively and independently, should be validated by peer-review, and must be communicated in appropriate ways valuable to the School and discipline, such as publications, performances, exhibitions, and presentations at regional, national, and international conferences; journal articles and/or books recognized as relevant to music research; recordings; and/or digital humanities, community engagement, and other public-facing outputs.
10% Service Service to the music area, the School, and the College of Liberal Arts. External service in professional organizations related to the field is also expected. Additional service may take place at the School or University level, through service to the profession, and/or through recruiting and outreach.
What You Will Need
  • Doctoral level degree (in hand by start date).
  • Demonstrable knowledge of music theory and aural skills.
  • Knowledge of current music theory topics, curriculum, and pedagogy.
  • Experience teaching undergraduate students.
  • Record of scholarly achievement and potential that aligns with an R1 research institution.
  • Record of and/or demonstrated interest in engaging, educating, and mentoring a diverse group of learners and enhancing diversity through teaching, outreach, or programming.
  • Ability to work collegially with other faculty, staff, and students.


This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • One or more years of full-time teaching experience (beyond the graduate assistant level).
  • A secondary area of expertise and teaching experience in at least one secondary area, such as composition, performance, music education, or music technology
  • History of success in program/curriculum development.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
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Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/152426

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P07934UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 04/03/2024
Full Consideration Date 04/28/2024
Closing Date 08/15/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 28, 2024 . Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Teaching
4) Diversity Statement: Please address your commitment to diversity and inclusion in your teaching and professional work.
Letters of Reference will be requested of finalists. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for three referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.
For additional information please contact:
Coleen Keedah
[email protected]
541-737-5003
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .

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