[AMS-announce] JOB: Music Theory (rank open), Univ. of South Carolina

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA 
SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY VACANCY


Position:                    Music Theory


Starting Date:            August, 2007 

Rank:                         Open
 
Salary:                       Commensurate with Experience
 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain excellence in scholarly research and publication; direct aural skills program, undergraduate and graduate teaching in music theory, direct undergraduate and graduate research; other teaching duties based on the School's needs and applicant's skills. 

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have a doctorate in music theory or related field with emphasis in music theory and aural skills (ABD may also be considered); demonstrated success in college teaching, a proven record or promise of significant achievement in scholarly research, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills. 

GENERAL INFORMATION: The University of South Carolina in Columbia, founded in 1801, is the flagship institution of a seven-campus, fully accredited, state-supported system. The School of Music is an independent unit on campus and a dynamic leader for music and music education in America with a full-time faculty of 44, and a student population of 325 undergraduate and 120 graduate majors representing numerous states and countries. Degrees are offered through the doctoral level in performance, piano pedagogy, music education and composition. A recently-constructed music building offers state-of-the-art teaching, performing, and classroom space. 

APPLICATION: Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation, and supporting credentials to: 

Chair, Music Theory Search Committee

School of Music

University of South Carolina 

813 Assembly Street

Columbia, SC  29208

The search process will continue until the position is filled, but priority screening will begin on or shortly after December 15, 2006. 
  

The University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.