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Job Title

Assistant Teaching Professor - Music

Department

Music Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-04-30

Job Description Summary

Miami University invites applications for a dynamic and collaborative Assistant Teaching Professor in the department of Music, with a focus in the area of Music Theory, to join our vibrant and evolving music program. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of our curriculum while working with engaged undergraduate and graduate students.

Job Description

Miami University invites applications for a dynamic and collaborative Assistant Teaching Professor in the department of Music, with a focus in the area of Music Theory, to join our vibrant and evolving music program. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of our curriculum while working with engaged undergraduate and graduate students.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in music theory and related areas

• Coordinate and develop the music theory curriculum, ensuring coherence, innovation, and alignment with program goals

• Advise and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students

• Contribute actively to departmental, divisional, and university service

About the Program

Miami University's music program is undergoing exciting growth, including the launch of a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry with tracks in Music Production and Music Business. The theory curriculum plays a vital role in supporting both traditional and emerging pathways for students. For more information, visit: https://miamioh.edu/cca/departments/music/.

The Department of Music is an integral part of the College of Creative Arts.

The College of Creative Arts at Miami University is a dynamic, interdisciplinary community encompassing departments in art, architecture and interior design, emerging technology in business and design, music, and theatre, alongside a vibrant ecosystem of centers and institutes including the Institute for Innovation in Arts and Design, Fashion Institute, Armstrong Institute for Emerging Technology, and the Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine (Cincinnati), as well as the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum and a nationally recognized Performing Arts Series. The college takes an innovative, career-focused approach that integrates emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning. Through industry partnerships and cross-disciplinary collaboration, CCA prepares graduates to lead in the creative industries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Music Theory or Composition (completed by the start date of appointment)

Consideration may be given to candidates with:

• Demonstrated success teaching music theory at the college level

• Experience with curriculum development or coordination

• A student-centered approach to teaching and mentoring

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to tannerc@miamioh.edu Screening of applications will begin two weeks from the date of job posting and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

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