Musicology/Ethnomusicology 2013-14

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''Note: in keeping with prior practice, "Jobs for 2014" shall be interpreted as covering jobs that fall into the 2013-2014 application cycle for jobs starting during the North American / UK 2014-2015 Academic Year. Although exact start times will vary, this will generally include any positions starting between July 2014 and April 2015, and can include such things as 1-term visiting professorships, temporary lecturer opportunities, etc. Listings accidentally placed here but belonging to a preceding or following academic year will be moved appropriately.''

''In keeping with discussion on the previous year's wiki page, this listing welcomes postings about jobs from institutions around the world, including but not limited to: 'non-tenure track full-time university faculty, 'full-time 'tenure track faculty, and 'full-time community college faculty appointments. ''

Harvard University: "Tenure-Track Professor" of Musicology (Deadline: 15 October 2013)

 * The Department of Music seeks to appoint a tenure-track professor in musicology; applicants in all areas of specialization are encouraged, in particular candidates who complement current faculty interests.  The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2014. The tenure-track professor will be responsible for teaching and advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Courses will include seminars for graduate and undergraduate students as well as introductory courses for non-concentrators.  A doctoral degree in the field of musicology is required by the time the appointment begins.  Demonstrated excellence in teaching is desired. Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal no later than October 15, 2013:
 * Cover letter
 * Curriculum Vitae
 * Teaching Statement
 * Research Statement
 * Names and contact information of three references (three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is complete only when all three letters have been submitted).
 * Does anyone have a sense of whether they're looking for a specific sub-discipline (i.e., historical vs. ethno)? The job description is extremely open-ended! (8/2/2013)
 * I believe they mean historical musicology; at Harvard, they traditionally use the specific term "ethnomusicoloy" for courses, faculty, etc. in that subfield. (That said, those lines have been increasingly blurred in that department.) Look at their current faculty for clues about subfield; my guess is that they are truly open to a range of options, or else they would have at least included a preferred era. (The Deans at Harvard are very concerned with the specific language in job postings and must approve them.) Good luck!

St. Olaf College: Assistant Professor of Musicology (Deadline: 1 November 2013)

 * Responsibilities: The primary responsibility will be to teach Western music history, including survey courses and upper level electives for music majors as well as offerings for non-majors. A secondary responsibility will be to teach courses within the music department in an additional area of expertise. The candidate will work together with the music librarian to help students develop writing and research skills within the context of the music history curriculum. Other responsibilities will include academic advising and service on music department and college-wide committees. The appointee will likely be involved in interdisciplinary teaching, for example, first-year writing.
 * Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a pedagogue of outstanding ability who will contribute proactively to the artistic and intellectual life of St. Olaf College. In particular, the candidate will demonstrate how the study of Western music history and a liberal education are mutually beneficial in the life of undergraduate students. The candidate is expected to maintain a professional profile through research, publication, and other activities. In addition to a proven record of success in teaching music history and an excellent professional profile, the candidate will show a commitment to the mission of both the department and the college. Doctorate required; ABD considered.

University of California, Santa Cruz: Assistant Professor, Cultural Musicology (Deadline: 15 October 2013)

 * The Music Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level position in cultural musicology, which we interpret broadly to include musicologists or ethnomusicologists whose research includes significant cross-cultural or cross-disciplinary components. We expect this colleague would teach large general education courses (for example, in popular musics or world music cultures), music major courses in musicology and/or ethnomusicology (the department offers both survey and specialized courses), and focused seminars supporting our Ph.D. program in Cultural Musicology. Special consideration will be given to those who can also teach lower-division integrated tonal theory/musicianship core courses.
 * BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral, or equivalent degree, in musicology or ethnomusicology with evidence of cross- cultural or cross-disciplinary research interests; record of research and of teaching in higher education.
 * PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Those with an ability to teach lower-division tonal theory/ musicianship will be given special consideration.

University of Nebraska at Kearney – Department Chair / Associate or Full Professor of Music (Deadline: Open Until Filled)

 * The University of Nebraska Kearney. The Department of Music and Performing Arts invites applications for Chair at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. This department is in the College of Fine Arts and Humanities and includes Music, Theatre, and Dance. It offers BM degrees in Music Performance, Music Education, Musical Theatre, Music Business, a BAE degree in Theatre Education; BA degrees in Music and Theatre, an online MAE in Music Education, and minors in Music, Theatre, and Dance. The department is currently staffed by nineteen full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty and four lecturers. The Music program is accredited by NASM and is recognized by the university as a Program of Excellence. The Chair supervises budget, personnel, curriculum, class scheduling/staffing, student recruitment, music equipment inventories and maintenance of NASM accreditation. The Chair also represents the department to the Dean, university, NU Foundation, and the outside community. The chair will be expected to teach courses in an area of personal expertise.
 * Required Qualifications:
 * Earned doctorate in music. Academic record in teaching, scholarship, and service sufficient for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Excellent communication skills.
 * Preferred Qualifications:
 * Experience with strategic planning and commitment to online graduate education. Teaching expertise in at least one of the following fields: Music Industry, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Music Theory/Composition, Jazz, or Trumpet. Experience with NASM accreditation procedures.

University of Oxford: University Lecturership in Music (Deadline: 13 September 2013)

 * The University of Oxford, in association with St. Catherine’s College, proposes to appoint a University Lecturer in Music with effect from 1 October 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. Candidates must have received a doctorate by the deadline for receipt of applications.
 * Applications are welcome from candidates with expertise in music since 1800, with a view to complementing the teaching and research of current postholders within the Oxford Music Faculty, and with the ability to teach in at least two contrasting areas (this may, for example, include music within the Western ‘art’ tradition, interdisciplinary approaches to music studies, popular and folk musics, experimental music, and music for film and mass media). The person appointed will provide teaching for the College, in the form of tutorials, on a range of introductory (i.e., first-year) and advanced (i.e., second-year and beyond) subjects for undergraduates, and will deliver lectures/seminars and graduate supervision for the Faculty.
 * The successful candidate will have the potential to enhance the high reputation of the Oxford Music Faculty in research and teaching. She or he will have a proven record of internationally recognised scholarship and research, or the clear promise of such achievement, and will be required to provide a high standard of teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The person appointed will be expected to play a full and active role in Faculty and College administration. An interest in interdisciplinary research and a willingness to collaborate with the work of related University departments or institutes is desirable.
 * Applications must be submitted by email to the Administrator of the Music Faculty (administrator@music.ox.ac.uk) no later than 12:00 noon on 13 September 2013.
 * Further particulars are available here.

Vanderbilt University: Assistant Professor of Musicology (Deadline: 15 October 2013)

 * Musicology: Vanderbilt University, Blair School of Music, invites applications for a tenure-track position in musicology at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2014.
 * The position involves teaching a broad range of undergraduate courses in Western music history, developing topical courses for music majors, maintaining a vibrant and active scholarly agenda, academic advising of undergraduate students, and service both to the field of musicology and to the university. The candidate should complement the strengths of the Blair School's current musicology and ethnomusicology faculty. Expertise in instrumental music of the 18th through early 20th centuries is strongly preferred. Ph.D. in musicology at the time of appointment is required. Strong commitment to teaching with proven skills at the college or university level, evidence of scholarly achievement, and promise of continuing research in the area of appointment are all expected. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement and health/dental/life insurance options.
 * To apply, please send a letter of application which speaks to the candidate's qualifications for and interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, three current letters of recommendation, a list of at least three additional references with email addresses and telephone numbers, and one sample of scholarship. Additional supporting materials may be requested at a later date.
 * Send materials to: Musicology Search, Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville, TN 37212. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Wesleyan University: Assistant Professor of Music Theory / History (Deadline: 20 September 2013)

 * The Wesleyan University Music Department seeks a highly qualified teacher and scholar with a specialty in the music of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Europe. Teaching includes undergraduate courses in both theory and music history and a PhD seminar in comparative theory. Interests that cross disciplinary boundaries are welcome, as are additional fields of expertise. The teaching load is two courses per semester. This is a full-time, tenure track position, to begin July 1, 2014.
 * DUTIES: Teaching introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in music history and music theory, special topics courses and a graduate seminar. Advising undergraduate honors theses, M.A. theses, Ph.D. dissertations, and undergraduate students (majors and non-majors). The teaching load is two courses per semester.
 * INSTITUTION: Courses given by the Music Department range from an introduction to music through graduate seminars, in a program that offers a strong undergraduate music major program, the M.A. in music, and the Ph.D. in ethnomusicology, all with a long-standing interest in performance and cultural studies. Particular areas of strength include: experimental and digital, American, African, East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, and European musics.
 * MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. completed or very near completion by July 1, 2014, and experience teaching in a college or university environment.
 * Applications completed on or before September 20, 2013 will receive full consideration.
 * For details and inquiries, please go to https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/4001

UPCOMING DEADLINES
(In chronological order; please update this when you add a new item above, and please mark expired deadlines with  strikeout )


 * 13 Sept 2013 – University of Oxford: University Lecturer in Music


 * 20 Sept 2013 – Wesleyan University: Assistant Professor of Music Theory/History


 * 14 Oct 2013 – Harvard University: Assistant Professor of Musicology


 * 15 Oct 2013 – Vanderbilt University: Assistant Professor of Musicology


 * 15 Oct 2013 - University of California, Santa Cruz: Assistant Professor, Cultural Musicology


 * 01 Nov 2013 – St. Olaf College: Assistant Professor of Musicology
 * Open Until Filled – University of Nebraska at Kearney: Department Chair / Associate or Full Professor of Music

Acronym guide
CMS: College Music Society

CHE: Chronicle of Higher Education

HERC: Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

IHE: Inside Higher Ed

MVL: Music Vacancy List (published by the College Music Society). Requires a member login.

AMS-L: American Musicological Society listserv

SAM-L: Society for American Music email list

SEM-L: Society of Ethnomusicology listserv

SEM: Society of Ethnomusicology. Their current job list requires a member login.

TT: Tenure Track

VAP: Visiting Assistant Professor

ABD: All-But-Dissertation

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