Job Opportunities
Instrumental Music Education
POSITION: The Department of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio seeks qualified applicants for an
Assistant/Associate Professor of Music (Tenured/Tenure Track) in the area of Instrumental Music Education. Primary
responsibilities involve teaching graduate courses in Instrumental Music Education. Additional responsibilities may include
teaching undergraduate music education courses, supervising student teachers, and graduate departmental recruitment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctorate in music education, a minimum of three years public school teaching experience in band or orchestra, a record of successful college-level teaching experience and evidence of scholarly research. At the Associate Professor level, the position requires a candidate with experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music education and who has demonstrated success as a research scholar, consistent with the institutional requirements for that rank at UTSA. Preferred qualifications include successful public school orchestra/string experience and experience in quantitative research.
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC: The Department offers programs leading to the B.M. in music education, performance, composition, and music marketing, and the M.M. in music education, conducting, performance, piano pedagogy and vocal pedagogy. The faculty comprises 55 members who serve a student body of approximately 290 undergraduates and 30 graduate students. The Department occupies a facility that includes a 500-seat Recital Hall, two large rehearsal halls, practice rooms, classrooms, and faculty studios and offices. A recording studio is available for students and faculty at the Downtown Campus. The Institute for Music Research was founded in 1992 to promote research in the areas of music psychology and music technology. Today, IMR also includes research in music learning and behavior. The IMR has gained national and international recognition through research studies, online services, conferences and the IMR Press. Members of the IMR have participated in collaborative research with faculty from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
THE UNIVERSITY:More than 30,000 students are currently enrolled at The University of Texas at San Antonio at two campus locations. UTSA offers more than 50 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees through its six colleges and The Office of Graduate Studies. The Department of Music is part of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, which includes eleven departments. The Department of Music is housed on the 600-acre 1604 Campus, located 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio in the South Texas Hill Country. The UTSA Downtown Campus, which opened in July of 1997, includes four buildings, a 300-seat theater, music technology labs, and a recording studio.
SAN ANTONIO: The seventh largest city in the United States, San Antonio has many multicultural attributes. Best known for its historic and cultural attractions, such as the Spanish Missions National Park, the Riverwalk, and the Alamo, the city is enjoying unprecedented growth with a rapid influx of new residents and businesses. The city's arts institutions include a number of organizations that sponsor concert, recital, opera, and dance series. San Antonio also has several art museums and galleries.
APPLICATIONS: Applicants must submit electronically a letter of application stating the rank for which you are applying, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three people who will act as references. The review of completed applications will begin on October 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Do not send other supportive materials at this time. Applicants considered for the position will be required to submit a video of teaching and evidence of scholarly writing at a later date. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire. The appointment is effective Fall 2012.
Appointment subject to budgetary approval. Send applications to: Dr. Susan Bruenger, Chair Instrumental Music Education Search Committee .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Music Composition and Theory
POSITION: The Department of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio seeks qualified applicants for a Assistant Professor of Music (Tenure Track) in the area of Composition and Theory. Primary responsibilities involve teaching undergraduate courses in music composition, basic theory and aural skills, and graduate theory courses. Additional courses are considered based on the applicant’s specialization.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctorate in music composition or theory, a record of successful collegelevel teaching experience as a graduate teaching associate or faculty member, and evidence of creative activity. Preferred qualifications include successful public performances of original compositions and experience with electronic music composition.
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC: The Department offers programs leading to the B.M. in music education, performance, composition, and music marketing, and the M.M. in music education, conducting, performance, piano pedagogy and vocal pedagogy. The faculty comprises 55 members who serve a student body of approximately 290 undergraduates and 30 graduate students. The Department occupies a facility that includes a 500-seat Recital Hall, two large rehearsal halls, practice rooms, classrooms, and faculty studios and offices. A recording studio is available for students and faculty at the Downtown Campus.
THE UNIVERSITY: More than 30,000 students are currently enrolled at The University of Texas at San Antonio at two campus locations. UTSA offers more than 50 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees through its six colleges and The Office of Graduate Studies. The Department of Music is part of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, which includes eleven departments. The Department of Music is housed on the 600-acre 1604 Campus, located 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio in the South Texas Hill Country. The UTSA Downtown Campus, which opened in July of 1997, includes four buildings, a 300-seat theater, music technology labs, and a recording studio.
SAN ANTONIO: The seventh largest city in the United States, San Antonio has many multicultural attributes. Best known for its historic and cultural attractions, such as the Spanish Missions National Park, the Riverwalk, and the Alamo, the city is enjoying unprecedented growth with a rapid influx of new residents and businesses. The city's arts institutions include a number of organizations that sponsor concert, recital, opera, and dance series. San Antonio also has several art museums and galleries.
APPLICATIONS: Applicants must submit electronically a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three people who will act as references. The review of completed applications will begin on October 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Do not send other supportive materials at this time. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire. The appointment is effective Fall 2012.
Appointment subject to budgetary approval. Send applications to: Dr. James Balentine, Chair, Music Composition and Theory Search Committee .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.