Tenure Track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of Music Theory / UMKC CONSERVATORY / MUSIC DIVISION

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

CONSERVATORY

Music Division

The UMKC Conservatory is a vital partner in Kansas City's rich cultural environment, providing the highest level of professional instruction and an extensive array of performances. As a community, we collaborate to balance tradition and innovation with diversity and unity, as we seek to serve art and humanity. For more than a century, UMKC Conservatory has been a leader in creating the city's cultural riches and in extending UMKC's reach nationally and internationally. Focused upon creativity, performance, scholarship and learning in the arts, UMKC Conservatory is, at heart, a community of warm and fiercely dedicated people.

Excellence, Access and Innovation are guiding principles at the UMKC Conservatory. For more information, please visit www.conservatory.umkc.edu

Job Description

Assistant Professor of Music Theory, Tenure-Track

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music theory, including core undergraduate musicianship (combined written theory and aural skills), advanced undergraduate courses in analysis, post-tonal theory, and/or counterpoint, and graduate courses in tonal and/or post-tonal analysis and seminars in areas of specialized interest; sustain a national professional profile of music theory research and publication that reflects the career of a consistently productive scholar; serve on appropriate student and faculty committees and maintain active participation in other Conservatory activities; contribute to all facets of the Division of Music and the Conservatory, including academic, performance, and service components characteristic of a Conservatory within a university; make contributions that enrich the cultural environment and the quality of life in the greater Kansas City metropolitan community.

This is a 9-month, full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible tenure-track faculty appointment to begin with Fall 2025 semester. Our academic schedule and workload provide for a positive work/life balance.

The UMKC Conservatory seeks people who will help build the future of education and research in the performing arts.¿Candidates are encouraged to read the Conservatory's mission, vision, and principals here: https://conservatory.umkc.edu/about-us/vision-mission-principles.html . We seek faculty who demonstrate a growth mindset, with an understanding that learning is an ongoing process. We seek faculty who believe that art has the power to help us understand ourselves, each other, and our culture while empowering us to move that culture forward. We seek qualified candidates who will engage in work that appeals to, and positively impacts, the global population. They will work strategically in ways that adapt to the opportunities in their regions, and work within frameworks that embrace transdisciplinary possibilities.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate innovative and successful experience teaching courses in music theory in a university setting and are encouraged to describe how they would contribute to our theory curriculum in inventive ways through repertoire and pedagogical techniques.

Evidence of emerging or established productivity as a scholar at the national level (research specialization area open); strong commitment to teaching and mentorship;

PhD in Music Theory required (ABD considered, but degree must be completed by start of appointment).

Anticipated Hiring Range

$55,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience and success in scholastic activity

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs , click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 53280.

Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of professional references) 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 53280 and name of the position.

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

• Finalists will be asked to provide university transcripts reflecting award of degrees and references will be contacted.

• A successful Criminal Background Check is required for hire.

Application Deadline

Review of application materials will begin November 1 and will continue until the position is filled.

Community Information

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. The UMKC Conservatory is the designated performing arts campus of the UM System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.

Kansas City is a diverse and vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both campuses. As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to a rich history of cultural arts, music and the internationally acclaimed Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and Kansas City Jazz District. We boast national championship sports teams, NASCAR racing, and a community that is very engaged with and supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails for those that enjoy time in the great outdoors. Kansas City offers something for everyone!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.