BCAS - Instructor of Music Theory School of Music

Department/Organization

204241 - Music

Instructor

The School of Music at the University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time, renewable contract instructor.

Primary duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music theory, possibly supervising graduate teaching assistants. Secondary duties include assisting the Undergraduate Advisor in the academic advising of music majors. Anticipated course load: equivalent of 12 credit hours per semester (teaching load may vary from semester to semester, with the balance filled by advising duties).

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Appointment date is 8/16/2026.

• Terminal degree in appropriate music discipline; terminal degree candidates currently working on dissertations will be considered.
• Successful college teaching experience is required.
• Advising experience is preferred.

To apply, upload a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to theory search. The final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Background Investigation Statement:
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights:
Workplace.