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Assistant Professor, Music Theory & Aural Skills
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Position Number: 5707185
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Assistant Professor, Music Theory & Aural Skills

Job Summary
The Bower School of Music and the Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University seeks an exceptional scholar and pedagogue for a full-time, nine-month, multi-year renewable appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 7, 2025. The Bower School of Music invites applicants who can contribute a unique perspective to the music theory area and provide excellent teaching that fosters and promotes theory and musicianship skills relevant to the needs of twenty-first century musicians.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach the core undergraduate music theory and aural skills curriculum; teach courses aligned with their area(s) of research/creative specialty; have a strong commitment to pedagogy and a willingness to contribute to ongoing curricular dialogue at the course and program level; pursue and maintain a high level of scholarly research and creative activity (including, but not limited to, presentation, publication, and performance); engage in service opportunities to the University and community; participate in program and departmental meetings. Candidates who can provide meaningful contributions to other academic areas as required by the curriculum or assigned by the Director are strongly encouraged to apply.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning produce peer reviewed scholarship and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Develop and teach a range of undergraduate courses and collaborate on curriculum development at the course and program level.
Hold office hours.
Attend departmental meetings.
Adopt course materials in a timely manner.
Adopt the university learning management system.
Adopt other campus-wide technology platforms as appropriate to other specified job duties.
Complete mandatory/required training in a timely manner.
Abide by University Policies and Regulations.
Participate in the evaluation process in accordance with the CBA and related documents.
Participate in the assessment process as required by your respective department.
Timely and professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators
Engage in essential duties with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, excellence, and within the accepted practices and norms of your respective field/profession.
Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, develop and deliver lectures, tests, and evaluate students.
Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
Ensure the timely completion and reporting of student learning assessments.
Continued professional development activity is expected at a level commensurate with rank and the mission of the University.
Actively participate in community, institutional, and professional service in furtherance of FGCU's mission.
Attends faculty and college meetings as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures that align with curriculum goals.
Work collaboratively with departmental faculty and staff in the Art Program, the Bower School of Music & the Arts and the College of Arts and Sciences to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
Advise students and provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours. Mentor students in in developing creative works and finding vocational pathways as part of a socially and culturally engaged academic and regional community.
Perform regular scholarly research and publication

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

Terminal degree (DMA, Ph.D., Ed.D.) in music or related area from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation; completed by start of appointment
Demonstrated record of scholarly/creative achievement through presentation, publication, and/or performance commensurate with career stage
Demonstrated experience with teaching at the college/university level
ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2025. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

Preferred Qualifications

College/University teaching experience beyond the graduate assistant level
Experience teaching core undergraduate music theory and aural skills curricula
Demonstrated excellence in music theory and aural skills pedagogy, innovative course development, novel uses of technology in the classroom, and creative approaches to teaching
Secondary area(s) of specialty complementary to existing BSMA faculty specialties
Demonstrated experience with learning management systems and online curriculum delivery
Demonstrated interest in and engagement with current topics in the field of music theory
Research specialty and/or teaching expertise in popular music, jazz, and/or non-Western music and music theory
Experience advising music majors and minors

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s).
Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals.
Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how to help learners develop high level questioning skills.
Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies.
Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous online).
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction, resulting in improved student learning.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointment will be made on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2025.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials:

Unofficial Transcripts
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
List of 5 Professional References (with relationship to each)

Additional Application Materials (to be requested at a later date):

Teaching video(s)
Statement of Scholastic/Creative Activity as it fits the discipline
Two samples of scholarship/creative activity

The position is listed as "open until filled", however applications received by November 15, 2024 will receive priority consideration.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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