=== === ============= ==== === === == == = == == === == == == == ==== === == == == == == == == = = == == == == == == == == ==== M U S I C T H E O R Y O N L I N E A Publication of the Society for Music Theory Copyright (c) 1993 Society for Music Theory +-------------------------------------------------------------+ | Volume 0, number 2 April, 1993 ISSN: 1067-3040 | +-------------------------------------------------------------+ General Editor Lee Rothfarb Co-Editors David Butler Justin London Elizabeth West Marvin David Neumeyer Gregory Proctor Reviews Editor Claire Boge Consulting Editors Bo Alphonce Thomas Mathiesen Jonathan Bernard Benito Rivera John Clough John Rothgeb Nicholas Cook Arvid Vollsnes Allen Forte Robert Wason Stephen Hinton Gary Wittlich Editorial Assistants Natalie Boisvert Cynthia Gonzales All queries to: mto-editor@husc.harvard.edu +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Employment Opportunities Filename: mto.93.0.2.job University of Durham, England University of Western Ontario Texas A&M University Oberlin College, Conservatory of Music From D.C.Greer@durham.ac.uk Wed Mar 10 08:13:31 1993 Date: Wed, 10 Mar 93 12:55:40 GMT From: D.C.Greer@durham.ac.uk To: smt-list@husc Subject: Job Vacancy The University of Durham proposes to appoint a Lecturer in Music, the post tenable from 1 October 1993. A substantial record of publication or other creative output is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The salary will be within the range 13,400-18,576 pounds per annum on the Lecturer Grade A scale or 19,352-24,736 pounds per annum on the Lecturer Grade B scale. Application forms, returnable by 31 March 1993, and further details are available from the Director of Personnel Services, University of Durham, Old Shire Hall, Durham DH1 3HP, England. Phone: 091 374 3158 (international +44 91 374 3158). Please quote reference A175. =========================================== From cnolan@uwovax.uwo.ca Fri Mar 12 08:38:33 1993 Date: Fri, 12 Mar 93 03:24:14 EDT From: C Nolan To: smt-list@husc Subject: Position in Music Theory at UWO UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO FACULTY OF MUSIC THE DEPARTMENT OF THEORY AND COMPOSITION ANNOUNCES A POSITION IN MUSIC THEORY The Department of Theory and Composition invites applications for a probationary position (tenure track) in music theory at the rank of Assistant Professor. Probable appointment date: 1 July 1993. Qualifications: Ph.D.; demonstrated effectiveness as teacher; record of publication in music theory or evidence of strong potential to publish. All research specialities in music theory will be considered; however, an ability to teach history of theory topics is a priority, and special research and teaching interests and abilities in areas other than Schenkerian and pitch-class set theory will probably be favored. As well, the successful candidate will evince a strong interest in the undergraduate core-theory and musicianship skills courses, and issues arising therefrom. Teaching duties: broad range of undergraduate theory courses; graduate courses; thesis advising. Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience. (The current salary floor for Assistant Professor is $38,500.) Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation or university placement file to: Richard S. Parks, Chair Department of Theory and Composition Faculty of Music, Talbot College The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, N6A 3K7. Closing date for applications: 1 May, or when position is filled. Positions are subject to budget approval. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. ====================================== POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Texas A&M University A specialist is being sought in the following category: Music and Technology - Theory / Composition Responsibilities: - Provide expertise in the areas of computer synthesis and MIDI technologies. - Develop and teach courses in electronic music including computer and media applications with special emphasis on social and cultural contexts. - Plan and participate in the teaching of introductory and interdisciplinary course offerings ranging from general subjects to specialized topics. - Contribute to the development and teaching of courses in music theory. - Assist in the planning and development of an innovative music program in a growing liberal arts department. Qualifications: Doctorate required with demonstrated success in teaching and research. Individual should have a strong commitment to teaching non-majors and be supportive of the aims and objectives of a liberal arts program. Areas of specific expertise and general competence are important considerations for appointment. Texas A&M University, the state's oldest public institution of higher learning, is one of two comprehensive research universities in the second most populous state in the nation. For a decade the fastest growing university in the country, it is now one of the largest with over 42,000 students. The state's leading research university, with externally awarded research funds in excess of $300 million per year, it is also a national leader among public universities in number of national merit scholars and amount of private financial support. There is strong support for a liberal arts music program that provides sophisticated instruction to students seeking specialization, and greater enrichment for all A&M students. The direction of the music program is both progressive and optimistic. Faculty loads include teaching two or three courses per semester, expectation of ongoing research leading to publication and normal committee work. Rank and Salary: Commensurate with training and experience. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on April 2, 1993 and continue until the position has been filled. Starting Date: Fall Semester 1993. Application materials, including a complete vita and three current letters of reference from persons familiar with the professional background of the applicant, should be sent to: Professor Werner Rose, Coordinator of Music Music and Technology Search Committee Mail Stop 4240 Texas A&M University College Station, Texas 77843-4240 (409) 845-3355 Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and is actively seeking qualified minority and women faculty. Accordingly, such applicants are encouraged to apply and identify themselves. ====================================== Date: 15 Mar 1993 15:48:27 -0400 (EDT) From: FNELSON@edu.oberlin.cc.ocvaxa Subject: Job at Oberlin To: music-research@edu.upenn.psych.cattell Message-ID: <01GVUCF8G73C0010I0@ocvaxa.cc.oberlin.edu> NOTICE OF FACULTY VACANCY IN ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER MUSIC The Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College invites applications for a non-continuing, full-time position in the Technology in Music and Related Arts Program for the first semester, 1993-94. A possible extension of appointment to include the second semester is contingent on the leave status of the faculty member being replaced. The Conservatory of Music is America's oldest school dedicated to the training of professional musicians. Founded in 1865, it was the first college-affiliated conservatory in the United States. Its students are enrolled in undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Music in performance, composition, music education, music history, historical performance, electronic and computer music, and jazz studies; graduate programs leading to a master of music in conducting or opera theater, master of music education, or master of music in teaching. Performance and artist diplomas are also offered. The Conservatory and College have earned national reputations of excellence based upon the quality of the student body (drawn from every state in the union and abroad), fine faculty, and excellent facilities. The individual appointed will have general responsibility for and will perform the following specific duties: 1. Teaching courses in analog and digital sound synthesis, multi- tracking, and recording techniques. 2. Participation in meetings and activities of the TIMARA Program Committee and the Conservatory of Music. Qualifications include: 1. Advanced degree. A doctorate in music is preferred but candidates with doctoral degrees in relevant fields such as computer science, mathematics, or engineering may also apply if they are prepared to demonstrate substantial depth of musical achievement through their compositions or publications. Persons nearing completion of a doctorate will also be considered. 2. Demonstrated experience and achievement in digital and analog signal processing, sound synthesis, and composition. Interested persons should submit credentials to Karen L. Wolff, Dean, Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio 44074. All credentials should be postmarked by April 23, 1993 to ensure consideration. Those received after that date will be considered until the position is filled. The appointment will be made at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 8. 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