Visiting Lecturer Assistant Professor—Music Theory/Composition

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Job Announcement

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a one-year appointment in
music theory and composition at the rank of Visiting Lecturer to begin on August 17, 2020.

The primary responsibility of this position includes teaching courses in upper-level music
theory classes such as form and analysis, post-tonal processes, counterpoint, orchestra and
arranging, and core musicianship courses as well as teach one-on-on composition lessons. This
is a one-year appointment.

Requirements: Candidates must hold an appropriate terminal degree (ABD will be considered)
and possess a high level of musicianship; have demonstrated success in teaching music theory
and composition to undergraduates; and have a commitment to diversity and inclusion. UNC
Charlotte’s students represent a diverse population of first-generation students within the
context of an urban research university

UNC Charlotte, the second largest of the 16 institutions within the University of North Carolina
system and the largest university in a dynamic metropolitan area of 2.4 million people, offers
broad educational opportunities to over 29,000 students. Charlotte’s vibrant cultural community
provides many opportunities for faculty and students to regularly interact with nationally and
internationally renowned artists.

Applications must be completed online at www.uncc.edu/jobs (Position #5060) which will

include uploading a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; postal and email addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references. The letter of interest should include an outline of the
candidate’s background, education, experiences, and a personal statement of commitment to
diversity and inclusion. Other materials including links to either recordings and/or sample scores
candidate’s work. To be fully considered, all applications must include three current letters of
recommendation referenced specifically to this position. Academic transcripts and electronic
letters from an academic or company email address should be sent to Lisa Newman, Music
Department Office Manager, at lnewman@uncc.edu. Letters sent via post should be addressed
to:

Dr. Fred Spano, Interim Chair

Director of Choral Activities Visiting Lecturer Search
Department of Music
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223

Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until filled. Individuals with
questions or who are requesting a disability accommodation in the application process may
contact Lisa Newman, Music Department Office Manager, at lnewman@uncc.edu. Phone: 704-
687-0262.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an AA/EOE and an ADVANCE Institution that
strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and
maintained. We celebrate diversity that includes, but is not limited to ability/disability, age,
culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic
status. UNC Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. All finalists
are subject to criminal background checks.