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Job Description
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and / or diverse initiatives .
JOB TITLE :
Assistant Professor - Music Theory
JOB RANK :
Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, appointment beginning Fall 2025
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Music at the University of Wyoming invite applicants for the position of Music Theory. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Teach music theory classes
- Develop and maintain undergraduate and graduate music theory curriculum
- Maintain an active program of research, creative work, and / or scholarly publication
- Participate in service activities and responsibilities corresponding to rank
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY :
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
REQUIRED MATERIALS :
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application : Letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, examples of research, creative activity, and / or scholarly publications, and contact information for four work-related references
Review of applications will begin October 6th and continue until the position is filled.
For questions about the position, please contact :
Dr. Jennifer Turpen
Chair Music Theory position
E-mail : jturpen@uwyo.edu
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT :
Small enough for personal attention, yet large enough to support musical activity at the highest level, the University of Wyoming Department of Music offers innovative and challenging curricula that prepare graduates for 21st-century opportunities. The Department of Music is home to 150 music majors and minors as well as 35 full-time and part-time faculty. Through coursework, recitals, and performances by our 15 ensembles, students gain experience to prepare them for lifelong music making.
Undergraduate students in the Department of Music can pursue degrees in performance, jazz performance, and music education, in addition to a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Graduate students have the opportunity to earn a Master of Music in Performance or Master of Music Education degrees. Additionally, the Department of Music offers Music Entrepreneurship, Audio Technology, and Performer's certificates.
The Department of Music resides in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. The exquisite facilities feature a 700-seat Concert Hall and a 100-seat Recital Hall in addition to studios, classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and practice rooms.
The UW Department of Music strives to expand students' knowledge and experience by offering diversity of content in all aspects of musical life, through teaching and performances, seeking to add range and depth to the existing canon of great music, in all its forms
HIRING STATEMENT :
UW is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu
ABOUT LARAMIE :
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit
