Call for Proposals: MayDay Colloquium 34

Facultad de Música de la Universidad Veracruzana

Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico

25–28 June 2023

Deadline: February 15th

The MayDay Group invites scholars, music makers, educators, and innovators from around the globe to submit proposals to this year’s colloquium centered on the following action ideal: 

Collaboration Across Cultures

We engage in mutually beneficial collaboration(s) and thoughtful inter-, intra-, cross-, and trans-cultural exchange(s) with musicians outside our own cultural practice(s) to further understanding of one another’s worldviews and related ways of being and doing.

Music and its modes of transmission take place in contexts created by the relationships that connect us to one another and to the myriad modes through which we construct knowledge. Acknowledging that power differentials are embedded in each inter-, intra-, cross-, and trans-cultural exchange, we commit to ethical ways of engagement, which support multiple modes of thinking and doing that lead to meaningful musical actions. Because we participate and collaborate in living cultural praxes, discussions of music’s meanings and educative values must concern not just sound itself and how we listen to it, but also how we engage with, respond to, and perpetuate music’s (de)humanizing functions.

For more information and to read the full CFP: http://www.maydaygroup.org/2023/01/mdg-colloquium-34/

ECMMA 2023 Biennial International Convention

The Early Childhood Music & Movement Association (ECMMA) and the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Early Childhood Music Special Research Interest Group (ECM SRIG) announce a call for presentations at the ECMMA 2023 Biennial International Convention at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville campus June 25–June 28, 2023.

Submissions related to early childhood music and movement and the convention theme will be accepted in the following formats:

Option 1) Practical Workshop: Selected presenters will engage convention participants in an interactive workshop-style presentation focusing on techniques and strategies applicable to early childhood music and/or movement education contexts. Workshops may vary in length and session length will be provided upon session acceptance. Multimedia formats are encouraged.

Option 2) Practical Poster & Lightning Talk: Selected presenters will share information focusing on techniques and strategies applicable to early childhood music and/or movement education contexts. Presenters will prepare a poster (dimensions: 48” x 36”) to be hung and 1-minute lightning talk to be delivered prior to the poster session.

Option 3) Research Talk: Research of any type must be completed at the time of the submission to be considered for a research talk. Selected authors will share findings from an original research project and implications for policy and/or practice in regard to early childhood music and movement. Talks may vary in length and proposals may be selected for a research forum. Notification of session length and applicable grouping(s) that will align with the conference schedule will be provided upon session acceptance.

Option 4) Research-to-Practice Workshop: Research of any type must be completed at the time of the submission to be considered for a research-to-practice workshop. Selected presenters will share the results of research (their own or others’) and how they inform practical applications for early childhood music and movement settings. They will also engage convention participants in an interactive workshop-style presentation focusing on applying the researcher’s procedures and outcomes to early childhood music and/or movement education contexts. Workshops may vary in length and session length will be provided upon session acceptance. Multimedia formats are encouraged.

Option 5) Research Poster & Lightning Talk: Completed or in-progress research of any type will be considered for a research poster and lightning talk. Selected authors will share information related to their original research project and applicable implications regarding early childhood music and movement. Authors will prepare a poster (dimensions: 48” x 36”) to be hung and 1-minute lightning talk to be delivered prior to the poster session.

“Foundations of the Future”

The 2023 convention theme celebrates the role of early childhood music and movement in providing foundations for both young children and the individuals who make music with them. The foundational areas may include: Increased connections - including global connections and interpersonal connections.

Topics related to these connections can be related to (a) diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), (b) social-emotional learning (SEL), (c) empathy, (d) connections within school settings, (e) connections within home settings; child and adult development, including developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). This can include topics related to working with children with special needs and learning disorders as well as gifted children.

The use of technology.

Beginnings of lifewide music making.

The pedagogical practices of tomorrow.

Session proposals should be related to any of the foundational areas discussed above.

Submission Information:

Prepare to submit the following information:

1.    Author bio(s) (up to 300 characters, approx. 50 words) highlighting previous experiences related to early childhood music and movement.

2.    Foundational area that your proposal aligns with

3.    Intended audience(s)

4.    Intended audiences’ previous experience with music and/or movement (i.e., novice, some experience, experienced)

5.    Three learning outcomes (After attending this session, attendees will be able to...)

6.    Title as it would appear in the convention program (up to 150 characters, approx. 15 words)

7.    Abstract (up to 300 characters, approx. 50 words) as it would appear in the conference program

8.    Session format and type

9.    Detailed summary (up to 4500 characters, approx. 750 words)

10. Up to five relevant references and/or resources.

11. Keywords (up to 5)

Submission deadline is February 15th, 2023. Proposal acceptances will be distributed at the beginning of March, 2023.

https://ecmma.org/2023-convention

Inquiries About the Conference Proposal Should Be Directed To:For practical proposals (i.e., practical workshops, practical poster & lightning talks), contact Mike Ruybalid (VP Convention Programming, mruybalid@ecmma.org) with questions or concerns.

For research proposals (i.e., research talks, research-to-practice workshops, research poster & lightning talk), contact Christina Svec (Chair, ECM SRIG, csvec@iastate.edu) with questions or concerns.

Edwin E. Gordon Research Fund - Call for Grant Proposals

The Edwin E. Gordon Research Fund supports research that furthers the study of music learning theory and the research base upon which it was created. Grants of up to $2000 will be awarded annually for outstanding projects. Applications for funding will be accepted between February 1 and March 15, 2023. Funds for awardees will be available on May 15, 2023. Applications will be evaluated on their contribution to music learning theory, thoroughness and quality of research design and methodology, as well as the reach of dissemination plans.

Applications will address:

●      Title of Study/Project/Research

●      Purpose and research questions (250 words)

●      Summary of the study (250 words)

●      Literature review of how the study is situated within music learning theory (500 words)

●      Reference list

●      Project description: type of research, design, participants, setting, methodology (750 words)

●      Potential impact of findings (250 words)

●      Timeline of the study (1 page)

●      Plans for dissemination of results

●      Research personnel bios (250 words) and CVs

●      Detailed budget

Researcher(s) who receive this award must commit to presenting the findings of their study at the Gordon Institute for Music Learning Theory International Conference (2023 and/or 2025) and submit a research to practice article that will be published in Audea.  

Timeline:

January 30--Request for Proposals

March 15--Deadline for applications

April 15--Notification of awards

May 15--Release of funds

Please send inquiries and applications to:                            

Cory Mays

Executive Director, GIML

executive@giml.org

Assistant Professor & Associate Professor - Music Education

(2 positions)

University of Toronto

Assistant Professor

The Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of music education. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter.

Candidates must have earned a PhD or EdD degree in Music Education or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental profile. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. 

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing. 

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate music education courses, as appropriate to the candidate’s areas of specialization; research supervision and mentoring of students at the masters and doctoral levels; service to the music education division, Faculty of Music and the University. We seek a colleague who will work collaboratively within the music education community and the Faculty of Music, and who will contribute in developing connections in the public, community, and cultural sectors within Toronto and beyond. A candidate who thinks critically and can imagine multiple futures for music educators will further our endeavor to produce rigorous and theoretically grounded research in music education, develop and foster a space of belonging for a diverse body of students and musical practices, think creatively about different musical and educational pathways, and guide students to the conceptual understanding and practical knowledge that will sustain their musical lives. 

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier to include a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations. Candidates must demonstrate their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in a brief (up to one page) statement of contributions, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. 

When submitting your application, your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.

For more information on the submission guidelines, please visit http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. If you have any questions about this position, please contact dean.music@utoronto.ca.  

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by Monday, March 6, 2023 by 11:59pm ET. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Associate Professor

The Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of music education. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter.

Applicants must have earned a PhD or EdD degree in music education or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental profile. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. 

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing. 

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate music education courses, as appropriate to the candidate’s areas of specialization; research supervision and mentoring of students at the masters and doctoral levels; service to the music education division, Faculty of Music and the University. We seek a colleague who will work collaboratively within the music education community and the Faculty of Music, and who will contribute in developing connections in the public, community, and cultural sectors within Toronto and beyond. A candidate who thinks critically and can imagine multiple futures for music educators will further our endeavor to produce rigorous and theoretically grounded research in music education, develop and foster a space of belonging for a diverse body of students and musical practices, think creatively about different musical and educational pathways, and guide students to the conceptual understanding and practical knowledge that will sustain their musical lives. 

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier to include a strong teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations. Candidates must demonstrate their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in a brief (up to one page) statement of contributions, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. 

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each once an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. 

When submitting your application, your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.

For more information on the submission guidelines, please visit http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. If you have any questions about this position, please contact dean.music@utoronto.ca.  

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by Monday, March 6, 2023 by 11:59pm ET. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Leland B. Sateren (’35) Endowed Professor and Chair of Music, tenure-track 

Augsburg University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The successful candidate will be an accomplished Music teacher-scholar with a demonstrated and recognized record of success and achievement as a collaborative and strategic leader. Higher education leadership experience in honoring both the nuances of tradition and the possibilities of the present and future within a music program at a mission-based institution is preferred. They will have demonstrated strengths in articulating and developing evolving models of music career and liberal arts music education in the twenty-first century. Candidates must have credentials sufficient for appointment with indefinite tenure at Augsburg University and candidates previously granted indefinite tenure at a comparative institution are strongly preferred. Disciplinary expertise is open though candidates who complement current faculty strengths and expertise in music are preferred. 

Position Expectations:

The University seeks a creative and visionary leader who will advance music's curricular alignment with university-wide priorities of social justice, urban education, diversity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner for other stakeholders within the University in advancing our Augsburg mission. Advocating and advancing a curricular model that honors Augsburg's legacy of engaging music majors and students from across campus, the successful candidate will proactively engage with the wider music community in collaborations and partnerships, and will participate enthusiastically in the department's goals of recruiting and nurturing diverse student participation throughout the department. The responsibilities of the Sateren Chair in the Augsburg Music Department will be in accordance with the Augsburg University Faculty Handbook. 

Applications Must Include:

To apply for the position, go to http://www.augsburg.edu/hr  and upload a cover letter and CV. As part of the online application process, you will be required to provide the names of three to five current professional references. Those who advance in the search will be notified before any references are contacted.

This position is open until filled. The search committee’s review of applications will begin March 1, 2023, with priority consideration given to applications received by this date. The position will remain open until filled. Further information is available at https://www.augsburg.edu/music/. Please do not send supplementary materials unless invited to do so. 

URL to Complete Application: http://www.augsburg.edu/hr 

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2023

Applications Will Be Reviewed Starting: March 1st, 2023

Inquiries About the Position Should Be Directed to:

Annie Heiderscheit, Director of Music Therapy and Associate Professor, via email (heidersc@augsburg.edu) or by phone (612-741-1182). 

Assistant Professor of Popular Music, tenure-track 

Western University, London, Ontario, Canada

Western University, invites applications for a full-time, probationary (tenure-track) appointment in Popular Music Studies (Production, Creation, Dissemination), at the rank of Assistant Professor. The salary will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. The anticipated start date will be July 1, 2023.

An earned doctorate or professional equivalent is required. The candidate will have a specialization in one or more of the following areas: music production for motion media (including film, television, streaming, and gaming), electronic songwriting and record production modalities, popular music performance and production pedagogies, and other areas related to the production, creation, and dissemination of popular music. Professional experience working with musics of the African diaspora or non-Western popular musics is an asset, as is professional experience in all aspects of licensing and music supervision.

The successful candidate will have a strong research and/or industry profile and will further develop Western’s already highly successful popular music program. Existing or potential success in attracting external research funding would be an asset. They will grow a highly collaborative, experiential environment where students from all disciplines in the Don Wright Faculty of Music will develop expertise and creativity relevant to our contemporary musical landscape. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and research supervision at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and mentorship as well as experience and/or interest in curriculum development will be considered strong assets. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the potential to recruit outstanding students, will be expected. Service and administrative duties will also be expected at the department, faculty, and university levels.

The Don Wright Faculty of Music, with approximately 440 undergraduate and 160 graduate students, is one of the largest music schools in Canada and supports a wide range of studies in popular music, music theory, musicology, composition, music education, and performance. The DWFoM Popular Music Studies (PMS) program was launched sixteen years ago. A unique program in Canada, graduates include Grammy and Juno winners, as well as professionals in all areas of the music industry at the highest level. For further information the Don Wright Faculty of Music, please visit our website at http://www.music.uwo.ca/ .

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

Candidates should submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae and a letter of interest that addresses creative/scholarly work, teaching philosophy, and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Examples of creative/scholarly work in the form of files or internet links should also be submitted with the application. Please ensure the form available at https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf is also completed and included in your application submission. Three confidential letters of reference should be forwarded under separate cover.

All application materials must be sent electronically to:

Dr. Omar Daniel

Chair Department of Music Research and Composition

Email: odaniel@uwo.ca

Don Wright Faculty of Music

Talbot College, Room 210 

Western University

1151 Richmond Street London, Ontario, N6A 3K7

Canada

The deadline date to apply is February 28, 2023. 

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Julia Lazarito at julia.lazarito@uwo.ca or (519) 661-4008.