Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.
Institutional Diversity and Social Justice
Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship. Fitchburg State is committed to social justice, by actively promoting student success of traditionally underrepresented and first-generation students
The School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position in Music Theory and Composition at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2025. Applicants must possess a strong desire to teach in a department and institution with an emphasis on excellent teaching and continuation of scholarship that involves engaging and collaboration with undergraduate students.
Responsibilities include a teaching load of 4/4 per semester, student advising, continuing scholarship and service to the University community with additional Requirements as per the MSCA contract. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, especially traditionally underrepresented and first-generation students, demonstrated teaching experience appropriate to the level of appointment, and evidence of scholarly/creative activity.
Requirements:
Minimum:
Terminal degree in Music Theory, Composition, or related field by June 30, 2025.
ABD will be considered with an anticipated degree completion date by June 30, 2025.
A track record of teaching excellence as evidenced by student evaluations.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.
Ability to teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in music theory and composition.
Ability to teach music technology courses, including use of DAWs and audio editing software.
Ability to teach introductory general education music courses.
Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching.
Preferred:
Keyboard skills.
Experience in live audio recording and engineering.
Experience in game audio.
Evidence of interest and success in mentoring underrepresented minority students is highly desired.
Salary commensurate with qualifications, experience and in accordance with the MSCA Bargaining Agreement. There are opportunities to teach summer, winter term, online, and undergraduate and graduate courses.