JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Music has an enrollment of more than 225 music majors. Bachelor's and master's degrees are offered in music education, music therapy, and performance in addition to a graduate degree in instrumental, piano, or vocal pedagogy, and an undergraduate major in music with a liberal arts emphasis.

The successful candidate will:
1. Hold a PhD in Music Theory;
2. Teach first and second year music theory and aural skills, core music courses for all music majors;
3. Teach upper level undergraduate courses in form and analysis, counterpoint, arranging;
4. Teach graduate courses in analytic techniques and music theory pedagogy;
5. Teach undergraduate and graduate composition;
6. Teach other courses in secondary area(s) of expertise as needed by the department;
7. Serve on department, college, and university committees
8. Advise undergraduate music students;
9. Supervise graduate level research projects, professional papers, and theses;
10. Actively participate in departmental recruiting;
11. Maintain an active agenda of research and creative activity that enhances program standing and visibility of the department and the music theory area; and
12. Actively participate in professional music organizations on the state and national levels.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:
Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. The College of Arts and Sciences, with over thirty-five percent of TWU's graduate and undergraduate population of over 15,000, prepares students for success in a global world. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, supports diversity. Men and women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

Date Closed: Review of applications will begin November 5, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled.

TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, and names with email address and phone numbers of three references via email to Facultyjobs@twu.edu (e-mail Header or Subject line must include job title and job code number 14AS-SOA-MUSIC01

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

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