Assistant Professor in Music and Human Learning
(Strings)
College/School/Unit: College of Fine Arts
Department: Butler School of Music
Posted: Oct 25, 2024
Apply By: Open until filled
Description
Full-time, tenure-track; salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience.
This position requires relocation to Austin, TX.
Direct the University of Texas String Project, a distinguished and
thriving community-based string education and teacher preparation
program celebrating its 75th anniversary. Conduct research that
garners national recognition in the field. Teach courses in the
undergraduate music teacher preparation program and in the graduate
program in music and human learning (examples include:
undergraduate courses in pedagogy, musical development, music in
communities, and graduate courses in the successful candidate's
areas of expertise); serve on graduate committees; supervise theses
and dissertations; participate in the work of the Center for Music
Learning.
Butler School of Music, comprising some 80 faculty and
approximately 620 music students, has an outstanding reputation for
its performance and academic programs. Degree plans range from the
bachelors to the doctoral level. The University of Texas at Austin
is a flagship, tier-one, research institution situated in Austin,
TX, a city known for its vibrancy, quality of life, and active
engagement in the arts. The University has been awarded the Seal of
Excelencia designating it as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The
Austin area also provides many cultural advantages through its
numerous arts organizations and is home to a very active and
creative music scene.
Qualifications
Doctorate required. We seek candidates who are superb musicians,
teachers, and researchers whose areas of expertise complement those
of existing faculty, with a particular interest in string pedagogy,
the psychology of learning, and the musical development of children
and adults. Candidates should have a strong record of or show
potential for systematic research, and should show evidence of
successful teaching at the college level and in primary or
secondary schools.
Application Instructions
Review of applications begins December 1, 2024. Applications will
continue to be accepted after this date, and the position will
remain open until filled.
Applications should include:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- complete contact information for three references
Please do not submit additional supporting materials unless
requested by the search committee.
All documents must be uploaded via UT's online application system:
https://apply.interfolio.com/158005
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and
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