Teach music theory and aural skills in person at North Campus, Edmonton, with expertise in music technology and computational methods. Build scholarship across diverse musical practices.

The University of Alberta’s Department of Music seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Music Theory. The position combines core undergraduate teaching with upper-level and graduate seminars reflecting research specialties. Candidates should connect analytical practice with digital technologies, global perspectives, and varied musical traditions. Graduate supervision and undergraduate project advising are included.

Key Responsibilities:

- Teach undergraduate music theory, counterpoint, analysis, and aural skills
- Develop upper-level and graduate seminars
- Supervise graduate theses and advise undergraduate projects




- Modernize curriculum with digital technologies and global perspectives
- Maintain recognized research and pursue external funding

Requirements:

- Ph.D. in Music Theory or relevant degree by appointment
- Evidence or robust potential for teaching excellence
- Capacity to teach core analytical skills
- Strength in music technology or computational musicology
- Emerging peer-reviewed publication or creative scholarship record

Bring music theory teaching, technological scholarship, and analytical expertise to the University of Alberta’s Edmonton campus.

📌 Assistant Professor Music Theory Technology (Edmonton)
🏢 University of Alberta
📍 Edmonton