Position Details
Posting Summary
College College Of Fine Arts Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs Department School of Music
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F356P Job Type Tenure Track Pay Type Exempt/Salaried Pay Grade I30 Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package. Number of Vacancies 1 General Summary
Western Michigan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, Music Theory, for the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music in the College of Fine Arts. This position requires in-person instruction on the WMU Main campus in Kalamazoo Michigan. This is a tenure-track, academic year appointment (Fall/Spring). The anticipated start date is August 15, 2027.
Major Duties
- Teach undergraduate theory and aural skills courses as assigned.
- Teach upper-level and graduate seminars in areas of expertise.
- Coordinate staffing of music theory course sequence.
- Supervise graduate teaching assistants.
- Participate in the coordination and development of music theory curriculum.
- Other teaching duties as assigned.
- Attend departmental meetings and engage in service to the University as assigned.
- Research and creative scholarship appropriate to tenure-track position.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in Music Theory from an accredited institution by the time of appointment.
- 1-year prior teaching experience in theory and aural skills as the instructor of record.
- A record of professional research and creative scholarship.
- Expertise with online platforms and related instructional technology.
Desired Qualifications
- Full-time teaching experience at the collegiate level.
- Expertise in an area outside of the Western European Classical Canon (e.g., Pop/Rock, Film, World Music).
- Familiarity with course and curricular assessment of Music Theory courses and programs.
- A vision for how a music theory curriculum should be adapted to the changing landscape of musical practices.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required application documents:
- A letter describing qualifications, accomplishments, and professional experiences related to the position.
- A current CV that includes a list of qualifications, accomplishments, and professional experiences related to the position.
- A list of 3-5 references, including their names, titles, and contact information.
Additional Position Information
Review of applications will begin January 11, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Go to: wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References
Optional Documents