Applicants must have at minimum a completed PhD in music theory (or a PhD in music with a primary, documented specialization in music theory and analysis) by July 31, 2027, an active program of research and publication in music theory and analysis, a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, and the keyboard/musicianship skills necessary to effectively lead core classroom and aural skills instruction. Located in Cleveland's University Circle, a square-mile urban district of cultural, medical, educational, religious, and social service institutions, CWRU was recently ranked among the top 25 universities in the country by TIME magazine and named a "New Ivy" by Forbes, and is known for faculty with outstanding scholarly reputations and a strong commitment to teaching.