Lecturer in Music Theory & Aural Skills (Non-Tenure Track)
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 7, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Lecturer in Music Theory & Aural Skills (Non-Tenure Track)
Department
MUSIC
Position Number
F0325A
Job Description
The Old Dominion University F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music seeks qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position in Music Theory and Aural Skills. The Diehn School of Music is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of our academic and musical community. We encourage applications from candidates who will bring a fresh perspective to our existing courses and whose expertise encompasses a broad range of repertoires and methodologies.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
Candidates must have evidence of experience in teaching music theory and aural skills/ear training at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as well as evidence of ongoing engagement in creative activity and/or research relevant to music theory and aural skills.
Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
Candidates must have an earned terminal degree in Music Theory, Composition, or other related areas in music by July 25, 2024.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
02/05/2024
Application Review Date
03/01/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/20166to apply and attach the following with their online application:
Teaching videos, sample syllabi as well as samples of scholarly writing may be requested at a later stage in the search process.
Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2024 for full consideration, and the position will remain open until it is filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. Zachary Deak (zdeak@odu.edu), Chair of the Search Committee.
Telework Friendly
No
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
College Home Page
https://ww1.odu.edu/al.html
Department Home Page
https://ww1.odu.edu/music.html
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Lecturer in Music Theory & Aural Skills (Non-Tenure Track)
Department
MUSIC
Position Number
F0325A
Job Description
The Old Dominion University F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music seeks qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position in Music Theory and Aural Skills. The Diehn School of Music is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of our academic and musical community. We encourage applications from candidates who will bring a fresh perspective to our existing courses and whose expertise encompasses a broad range of repertoires and methodologies.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Serve as Area Coordinator of the Music Theory and Aural Skills area.
- Teach courses in a recently redesigned three-semester core curriculum that includes music theory and aural skills.
- Teach upper-division seminars assigned according to faculty interests.
- Perform service activities, which may include assignments on curricular, faculty governance, college/university, and other internal committees, advising a diverse population of students, participating fully in divisional meetings, administering departmental placement examinations, contributing to curricular innovations, and developing a visible presence as an educator on behalf of the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music.
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
Candidates must have evidence of experience in teaching music theory and aural skills/ear training at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as well as evidence of ongoing engagement in creative activity and/or research relevant to music theory and aural skills.
Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
Candidates must have an earned terminal degree in Music Theory, Composition, or other related areas in music by July 25, 2024.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
- A demonstrated potential for successful undergraduate teaching.
- Evidence of ongoing scholarly productivity in the field of music theory.
- Keyboard competence.
- Accomplished musicianship.
- A successful record of university-level teaching experience.
- Evidence of professional qualifications to coordinate and lead curricular development and innovation in a collegiate music theory and aural skills sequence.
- Evidence of ongoing engagement in artistic, academic, and/or research projects in the field of music.
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
02/05/2024
Application Review Date
03/01/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/20166to apply and attach the following with their online application:
- A cover letter;
- A curriculum vitae;
- A statement of teaching philosophy;
- Unofficial graduate transcripts; and
- Contact information for three professional references.
Teaching videos, sample syllabi as well as samples of scholarly writing may be requested at a later stage in the search process.
Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2024 for full consideration, and the position will remain open until it is filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. Zachary Deak (zdeak@odu.edu), Chair of the Search Committee.
Telework Friendly
No
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
College Home Page
https://ww1.odu.edu/al.html
Department Home Page
https://ww1.odu.edu/music.html
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
- Higheredjobs.com
- DiverseJobs.com
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Jobs.Virginia.gov
- Old Dominion University website
- Virginia Pilot (website or print)
- Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
- Other
- If you selected 'Other,' how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Contact Information for Professional References