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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 1 day ago

Ranked ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR of MUSIC THEORY / UMKC Conservatory / Music Division

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is a vibrant community of artists, educators, and scholars located in Kansas City. They are seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor of Music Theory to teach undergraduate and graduate music theory classes and engage actively in the intellectual life of the Conservatory and university.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate music theory classes

Other courses assigned based on interest and area need

Participate actively in the intellectual life of the Conservatory and university by serving on graduate and faculty committees

Engaging in other Conservatory activities

Participation in area and division meetings, committees, and other service activities as assigned based on the candidate’s strengths and the needs of the institution

Enrich the cultural environment of the Kansas City metropolitan community

Qualification

Ph.D. in Music TheoryTeaching undergraduate studentsTeaching graduate studentsCollaborative curriculum developmentMusic theory pedagogy

Required

Ph.D. in Music Theory (ABD considered, completion required at time of appointment)

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within a combined music theory/aural skills undergraduate curriculum

Awareness of and engagement in current trends in music theory pedagogy

Benefits

Generous leave

Health plans

Retirement contributions

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (32)

2024 (29)

2023 (25)

2022 (23)

2021 (11)

2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M