Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Theory

Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Theory Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Music Theory Location Bloomington Position Summary

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music seeks candidates for a one-year full-time visiting position in music theory for the 2026-27 academic year. Expected start date: 08/01/2026.

Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music theory; participate in departmental activities as assigned. Likely teaching includes an undergraduate post-tonal music theory and literature course, graduate review classes in written theory and aural skills, and a seminar in the candidate's area of expertise.

Basic Qualifications

A completed Ph.D. degree in music theory or its equivalent is required by time of appointment.

Promising candidates with any area of research specialization will be considered. Preference will be given to those with experience in undergraduate or graduate teaching of common-practice and post-1900 repertoires.

Department Contact for Questions

Cecilia Bass in the Office of the Executive Associate Dean at  or ceciflem.

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Rank will be Visiting Assistant Professor. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Special Instructions

A complete application consists of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, titles, and email addresses for each of three professional references. An email message with instructions about uploading letters of reference will be sent automatically to each of your reference providers immediately after you submit your completed application. Please do not send other materials until requested to do so.

If you need help completing your application, please contact Cecilia Bass at  or ceciflem.

Deadline:
Screening will begin on January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

For Best Consideration Date 01/15/2026 Expected Start Date 08/01/2026 Posting Number IU-