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Music - Assistant Professor of Music Composition and Theory Tenure Track Faculty (Category I)
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Position Number: 1672447
Location: Denver, CO
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Music - Assistant Professor of Music Composition and Theory Tenure Track Faculty (Category I)

Position Number: F 131
Salary for Announcement: Commensurate with education and experience
Employee Category: Faculty
Department: MUS - Music

Position Summary:
Full Time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Music Composition and Theory, beginning fall 2020.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups. Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Teach a 12 hour load per semester.
Teach a variety of courses within the Composition and Theory area, as related to candidates background and experience. Teaching areas may include studio instruction in composition, theory lecture and/or aural skills labs, advanced analysis and other courses as appropriate.
Maintain activity as a composer.
Serve as the coordinator of the composition area.
Work in partnership with faculty colleagues to recruit and retain students.
Advise students, participate in scholarly professional activities, and perform department, university, and community service.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
ABD or Masters Degree in Music plus significant regional recognition as a composer.

Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate in Music Composition.
Demonstrated successful college teaching experience.
Demonstrated national activity as a composer; evidence of, and an ability to work in, a wide variety of compositional styles and genres.
Experience in entrepreneurial activities.
Experience coordinating a college program.
The successful candidate must have the ability to work with, and be sensitive to, the needs of a diverse urban population.

Posting Date: 10/16/2019
Closing Date:
Closing Instructions: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant:
Complete applications received by December 1, 2019 will receive full consideration. The position is open until filled.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered as an applicant, you must apply via the online application system, www.msudenverjobs.com.

References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information.

In order for your file to be considered complete, you must also submit the following:
1) Unofficial transcripts and
2) A link to representative audio and/or video performances of compositions under Other Document in the application.

If you are unable to submit these at the time of application, please submit them to Christine Devine at collinch@msudenver.edu no later than 7 days after the full consideration date.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

To apply, visit https://www.msudenverjobs.com/postings/13172