Assistant/Associate Professor Of Music Theory/Composition

Job no: 517573
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title:Assistant/Associate Professor of MusicTheory/Composition
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Department: School of Music
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The School of Music invites applications for one tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2024. We are seeking qualified candidates in the field of Music composition or music theory with an aural skills emphasis.
Responsibilities: Teach a combination of undergraduate core music theory/aural skills courses and courses serving undergraduate and graduate composition majors, equaling the equivalent of nine credit hours per semester (a 3-3 load or equivalent combination of courses and individual lessons; this is a typical load assignment in the School of Music); maintain a research or creative scholarship record which exemplifies a high artistic or scholarly level; participate in appropriate service activities.

Additional Information

While offering a comprehensive range of majors-from music composition in traditional, theory, and new media tracks, to music education, therapy, performance, business, jazz studies, collaborative piano, string pedagogy, graduate conducting, and liberal arts-the School of Music is committed to offering individualized attention given to each student. It is housed in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, along with the School of Theater and Dance, the Wonsook Kim School of Art, and the Program in Creative Technologies. The School of Music has an enrollment of 360 music majors (300 undergraduate and 60 graduate students), with 52 full-time faculty and 40 graduate assistants. The School of Music frequently hosts renowned guest artists who collaborate with our major ensembles, lead masterclasses, and serve as resident composers or clinicians for the annual REDNOTE New Music Festival.
For more information about our program visit: FineArts.IllinoisState.edu/music
Illinois State University: Illinois State University http://www.illinoisstate.edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University with a seventh college slated to begin enrolling students in 2025. In our most recent strategic plan Educate Connect Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our University being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Also visit the University's metrics of excellence at (http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/).
Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance's International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and its citizens' high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.S. (2022). Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their "Happiest Cities" list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its "30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life" (2020). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis, two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis, and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield; many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU's campus. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

The School of Music at Illinois State University asserts that the intentional inclusion of diverse voices makes it stronger and deepens the understanding of the discipline. We actively seek to represent and advance core values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our curriculum, collaborations, and performances. Recognizing that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community, the School of Music encourages applications from BIPOC professionals, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, persons with disabilities, and candidates from underserved/underrepresented groups who will contribute to a climate of belonging.  

 

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. Hold a terminal degree in Music Composition or Music Theory; however, exceptional A.B.D. candidates will also be considered with an expected completion of their doctoral degree before May 15, 2024.
2. Candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in their teaching, research, and/or service.
3. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

August 16, 2024

Required Applicant Documents

1. A formal letter of application. Within the formal letter of application, please provide public URL links to two PDF files of your compositions, one composed in the last four years, and links to sound files of the same compositions (via SoundCloud, a personal web site, You Tube, etc.).
2.A one-page statement on how your teaching, research and service demonstrate a commitment to EDI based on ISU's definitions of equity, diversity, and inclusion (examples might include scholarly work, efforts to improve access to higher education for underrepresented individuals or groups, or other contributions to diverse communities). Given ISU's commitment to EDI, candidate screening will begin with the evaluation of EDI statements to concentrate the applicant pool on those that align closely to our institutional values.
3. A current CV.
4. The names and contact details of three references.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply".

Special Instructions for Applicants

Given ISU's commitment to EDI, candidate screening will begin with the evaluation of EDI statements to concentrate the applicant pool on those that align closely to our institutional values.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2023.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kaitlyn Tossie
School of Music
kjohns38@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.