Musicology/Ethnomusicology, 2011-12

Boston University (Deadline: November 15, 2011)
With tenure, Professor of Music (Ethnomusicology.)

"The applicant should have a long-held PhD, associate- or full-professor status in current position, a rich publication record, prominence in the field of ethnomusicology, and a distinguished record of teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level."

Bowdoin College (Application review starts November 1, 2011, MVL)
Tenure track, assistant professor of music, American vernacular music.

See job description and application instructions at http://www.bowdoin.edu/academic-affairs/curriculum-teaching/recruit/music-tt.shtml

Christopher Newport University (Deadline: October 14, 2011, CHE)
Tenure-track, assistant professor of Musicology, no specialty.

Colby College (Deadline: November 1, 2011, MVL)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, World Music.

"Applications from candidates with additional expertise in film music, music in popular culture, or cultural criticism/critical theory are especially welcome."

Colorado State University (Deadline: November 1, MVL)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Music History, no specialty listed.
 * Any sense of what they mean by "supporting materials"? The ad says, "Send letter of application, vita, all academic transcripts, three recent letters of recommendation, and other supporting materials."

Cornell University (Deadline: November 1, 2011, SAM-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Ethnomusicology.

"The successful candidate will hold the doctorate (or equivalent professional accomplishment) in ethnomusicology and will have a strong understanding of historical and emerging trends in the field, commitment to ethnographic research, and engagement with music-making."

East Tennessee State University (Deadliine: Sept 30, 2011. Better act fast!).
Associate Professor of Music.

Florida Gulf Coast University (Deadline: December 5, 2011)
Asisstant/Associate Professor, Musicology/World Music

FYI: this university does not have a tenure-track. For anyone.

Florida State University (Deadline: Review begins December 1, 2011, MVL)
Assistant Professor, Musicology (Ethnomusicology), tenure track.

"Specialization in any area will be considered, preference will be given to candidates whose areas complement the current strengths of the ethnomusicology faculty. Ability to direct a world music ensemble...will be a significant asset."
 * Warning*--this is a very bothersome online application. Don't "Save for later" or change your uploaded resume midstream, or all of the employment history, education history and references will disappear. It also tends to freeze up and lose entries.
 * Seems to help to update Java.

Georgia State University (Deadline: November 1, 2011, MVL)
Tenure-track position in Music History and Literature.
 * "Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Music History to include Renaissance Music, Baroque Music, Pre-Classical to Classical, Romantic Era, Twentieth Century Music, Dramatic Music, and Introduction to Graduate Studies."
 * I hope this search actually goes through. A search at another state university in Georgia (Kennesaw State) was cancelled last year due to budget cuts that apparently hit all state universities in Georgia.

Grinnell College (Deadline: November 14, 2011, CHE)
Assistant / Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology.

"Secondary specialization in popular music studies and/or the ability to direct a world music ensemble is highly desirable."

Indiana University (Deadline: August 15, 2011, advertised MVL, AMS-L)
Tenure-track, continuation of Fall 2010 search.

"The committee is particularly interested in applicants with demonstrated expertise in music before 1400 or music of the late nineteenth century."


 * Email request for additional materials, 9/8. X 1


 * Telephone request for campus interview, 10/11.

Loyola University Maryland (Deadline: October 25, 2011, or until filled)
Tenure-track, Music History, within Fine Arts Department Essay Directions:
 * Anyone know what a "Faculty Essay" is?
 * Nevermind. Here are the directions I found buried on their employment page:

Please review the material related to our Jesuit mission posted on the Internet at www.loyola.edu/choose/learning-at-loyola/jesuit-tradition and write a brief essay addressing the ways you could contribute to this mission. You are free to structure your essay as you deem appropriate. The following topics are provided to stimulate your thinking: the synergy between your philosophy of teaching, the liberal arts and the Jesuit educational mission; the ways in which your religious identity shapes your teaching, interaction with students, or research in relationship to the Jesuit educational mission; the extent to which you include multicultural themes, ethical issues, social justice, or service learning in your teaching or research in relationship to the Jesuit educational mission.

The link in the application page describes it as a "Brief statement of teaching philosophy and research interests," so who knows?

Weird, I was looking at this link on Faculty Dossier Information. I guess they'll get some interesting essays, huh?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (Deadline: October 7, 2011)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor. No speciality.

"Teach undergraduate subjects in Western music and in another area of specialization, such as music theory, music technology, interdisciplinary studies, composition or performance. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in musicology and have manifested excellence and potential for growth in at least one field of Western musicology."

-10/12, received general invitation to MIT AMS party. Just checking to see that everyone received this (that would be my assumption). Thanks!

-I believe we all got one since the deadline just passed.

-additional materials solicited (10/18). x3

-rejection email rec'd (10/21; according to email, over 200 applicants! ... x200??)

- rejection email rec'd (10/21); but AFTER the invitation to the MIT AMS party. Unprofessional, I think.
 * I actually think that it was nice of them to be so communicative (rare, really). Was it weird to be invited and then, basically, univited?  Yeah, you bet!  But I, for one, appreciate their being in touch.

Mississippi State University (Deadline: Review begins immediatey, until Dec. 1)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Musicology, No specialty

New York University (Deadline: December 1)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Musicology

"We seek a creative and dynamic colleague whose scholarship reflects a critical engagement with recent theoretical developments in musicology. The successful candidate will have a robust and adventurous program of research and publication, a record of teaching excellence, and a genuine affinity for the interdisciplinary spirit that we cultivate in our department." ===San Francisco Conservatory of Music (Deadline: November 4, 2011, advertised MVL)=== Full-time faculty member to teach a balance or core music history courses. "Promising candidates from any field of specialization will be considered."

- Non-Useful Venting: oh my GOD these online applications.

- Online applications often have little to do with the search committees. It's sad, really.

- Reiterating that -- am on the committee for a different search and our application website was chosen by someone in HR and it's not well-designed for the level of courtesy we'd like to give our applicants. The plus side is that these sites usually let the committee mull over the applications with more time than paper reading does (where a single file might need to be shared by the whole committee), so more eyes have to help distinguish good from less-promising candidates.

Skidmore College (Deadline: November 15, 2011, advertised AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor of music theory and music history.

"We are particularly interested in applicants committed to teaching in a liberal arts college."

===Stanford University (Deadline: November 14, 2011, advertised MVL)===

Tenure-track, Assistant Professor. Specialist in music since the mid-20th century.

SUNY-Binghamton (Deadline: November 15)
Required qualifications: earned Ph.D. in Musicology or Music History conferred by date of appointment, demonstrated success in teaching and scholarship, and primary research specialization in music of the Western notated tradition since 1700. Desirable qualifications: additional research and teaching interests in multiple areas of music history (including art, jazz, and popular traditions), interdisciplinary studies, and critical approaches to musicology.

Application: For application requiremenets and instructions see: http://www2.binghamton.edu/academics/provost/faculty/vacancies.html

-- does anybody know where/if we are supposed to upload our actual letters? I emailed the contact person but did not hear back. They say they want 3 letters (in addition to the "list of referees") but they give no address--web or snail--where they want to receive said letters. Thoughts?

--The job listing instructs candidates to have letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. Paul Schleuse, Department of Music, PO Box 6000, Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York 13902; or by email at schleuse@binghamton.edu

-- Thanks. I don't know how I missed that. What a jerk (me)!

SUNY-Stony Brook (Deadline: October 14, 2011, advertised AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor. Specialist in music of the "long" 20th century.

"Some preference may be given to applicants with secondary expertise in opera, 18th-century music, or performance studies."

University of Birmingham (Deadline: September 1, 2011, advertised AMS-L)
Two possible five-year music postdocs, "one in Creative Music Technology, and one in Ethnomusicology and/or Popular Music. These are grouped under the broad heading "Twentieth Century Music', but twenty-first century researchers are also welcome.

(Note: although the deadline has passed, the website notes that any unfilled spots will be open for a second round, so you can still go to the website and submit an application)


 * Email rejection received (09/09)

University of British Columbia (Deadline: November 1, 2011, advertised AMS-L)
Tenure-Track. Assistant Professor in Musicology. Specialist in music of the 18th century (late Baroque/Classical). Additional fields of interest (such as film music, popular music, critical theory, cultural studies, or historical performance) are especially welcome.

University of California, Davis (Deadline: December 1, 2011, advertised AMS-L)
Tenure-Track. Assistant Professor in Ethnomusicology. Possibilities include participating in Performance Studies graduate group and directing an ensemble.


 * Postmark deadline is November 23.

University of Colorado, Boulder (Deadline: November 2, 2011, advertised SEM-L)
Tenure-Track. Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology. "The area of geographic specialization is open, but the ideal candidate will be one who complements our current program; the committee will give particular attention to those with a specialization in the music of Africa or the African Diaspora, including the Americas."

University of Dayton (Deadline: October 28, 2011, CHE)
Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor, Musicology. "The University seeks an outstanding teacher-scholar with demonstrated expertise in music of the common practice period."

Apply through https://jobs.udayton.edu

University of Maryland, College Park (Deadline: December 1, 2011 AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology. "Specialists in any geographic area may be considered, with particular consideration given to those whose research specialization complements the University's strengths in Latin America, the Middle East, or American Studies."

University of Massachusetts, Amherst (Deadline: October 24, 2011, CHE)
Tenure-Track. Assistant Professor in Music History. Music History Pedagogy Specialist

University of Michigan (Deadline: November 15, 2011, CHE)
Tenure-Track. Assistant Professor of Musicology. "The department is particularly interested in scholars whose research concerns European art music of the "long" nineteenth century, including (but not limited to) central and eastern European music. Additional areas of interest might include opera, the history of ballet and dance music, interdisciplinary research, or gender studies." ===University of Missouri - Kansas City (Deadline: Review begins November 1, 2011, MVL)=== Tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Musicology.

"We seek a scholar with growing prominence in musicology with strong preference given to candidates with specialties in music before 1800."

University of New Haven (Deadline: November 1, 2011, CHE)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Ethnomusicology.
 * Acknowledgement email (materials received), 10/21 x2

University of North Texas (Deadline: November 1, 2011, MVL)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Music History.

"Musicology with expertise in Western music history, 19th through the 20th centuries."

University of Pennsylvania (Deadline: September 30, 2011, advertised on AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor. Music Theory. (I thought this was worth including here since the job description suggests they're looking for someone who can move across theory/history/ethno divides.)

-- additional materials solicited (10/18)

University of Pittsburgh(Deadline: October 14, 2011, AMS-L)
Two tenure-track positions in musicology.
 * This is a direct quotation from the AMS listserv: "The Department of Music of the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for two faculty positions to begin September 1, 2012, pending budgetary approval. The appointments will be made at the level of Assistant Professor in the tenure stream."
 * AA/EEO form received 10/14

University of Redlands (Deadline: November 7, 2011, MVL)
"Outstanding historical musicologist to teach course in music history and literature and to facilitate the annual Frederick Loewe Symposium on American Music."

University of South Carolina (Deadline: October 15, 2011, AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor
 * The music history area seeks a musicologist or ethnomusicologist with research interests and teaching experience in African American and world music.

University of Texas, Arlington (Review begins November 1, 2011)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Musicology

University of Toronto(Review begins December 1, 2011 [open until filled], SEM-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Ethnomusicology

(To reach the online application, visit http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm, click 'Faculty' and search keyword 'ethnomusicology.')
 * The Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Ethnomusicology at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. by the time of appointment, which begins July 1, 2012. We are especially interested in applicants with demonstrated excellence in research through refereed publications and with evidence of strong teaching ability.

University of Virginia (Deadline: October 1, 2011, SEM-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Ethnomusicology or closely related field.
 * Can anyone explain why this application requires both 3 References and 3 Recommendation Letters? Should the contact info for the references be different?
 * A1: I always assumed the 3 were the same--you give them the names of your 3 recommenders. I don't understand why they want a list of the names and then the actual letters separately, but I sure don't make the rules
 * A2: Perhaps for when if your recommenders don't manage to get the letters in on time?

Washington University in St. Louis (Deadline: September 30, 2011, AMS-L)
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Ethnomusicology. Consideration will be given to all subfields, with a preference for a scholar whose research interests lie outside of Western Europe and the United States.
 * Research sample request via email (10-14) (x2)

Washington University in St Louis (Deadline: September 30, 2011, AMS-L)
Assistant Professor in Musicology
 * "We are looking primarily for a scholar with expertise in Western musicology, particularly late 18th century through early 19th century; additional interests outside the Western classical canon are desirable."
 * Research sample request, 10/14 (x2)
 * Skype interview request, 10/21
 * Research sample request, 10/21

Deadline Calendar
(See above for detailed listings.)
 * 2011.08.15 Indiana University
 * 2011.09.01 University of Birmingham
 * 2011.09.30 East Tennessee State University
 * 2011.09.30 University of Pennsylvania
 * 2011.09.30 Washington University in St. Louis, Ethno
 * 2011.09.30 Washington University in St Louis, Musicology
 * 2011.10.01 University of Virginia
 * 2011.10.07 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT )
 * 2011.10.14 Christopher Newport University
 * 2011.10.14 SUNY-Stony Brook
 * 2011.10.14 University of Pittsburgh
 * 2011.10.15 University of South Carolina
 * 2011.10.24 University of Massachusetts, Amherst
 * 2011.10.28 University of Dayton
 * 2011.11.01 Colby College
 * 2011.11.01 Cornell University
 * 2011.11.01 Georgia State University
 * 2011.11.01 University of British Columbia
 * 2011.11.01 University of New Haven
 * 2011.11.02 University of Colorado, Boudler
 * 2011.11.14 Grinnell College
 * 2011.11.14 Stanford University
 * 2011.11.15 Skidmore College
 * 2011.11.15 Boston University 
 * 2011.11.15 University of Michigan
 * 2011.11.23 University of California, Davis
 * 2011.12.01 University of Toronto
 * 2011.12.01 University of Maryland
 * 2011.12.05 Florida Gulf Coast University

GENERAL DISCUSSION
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

Wiki Counter: (check all that apply)
I am a musicologist: 28 I am an ethnomusicologist: 20 I am a little of both: 12 I am currently in a TT position: 10 I am currently in a VAP/Lecturer position: 11 I am currently a Postdoctoral Fellow and on the market: 10

I am a recent PhD and on the market: 16 I am a no-longer-so-recent PhD and on the market: 3 I am ABD and on the market: 20 I am ABD and no longer on the market: 1 I am not on the market but am an interested observer: 6 I am a member of a search committee: 4

Wiki Counter: (best to complete this question in the spring)
I have submitted zero applications this academic year: I have submitted 1-2 applications this academic year: I have submitted 3-5 applications this academic year: I have submitted 6-8 applications this academic year: I have submitted 9-11 applications this academic year: I have submitted 12-14 applications this academic year: I have submitted 15-19 applications this academic year: I have submitted 20-29 applications this academic year: I have submitted 30+ applications this academic year:

Ads on the Wiki:

(9/11) Why is this page now inundated with advertising? Can we get rid of this crap?

A: Ads are controlled by the hosting company, Wikia. Creating a Wikia User account for this site masks most of the ads (so does ad-blocking software for your browser, if that is available). Complaints about specific ads should be directed to Wikia: use this form. Una74 00:07, September 12, 2011 (UTC)

What to include in postdoc app?:

Q: If a posting asks only for: a writing sample, some course descriptions, and an application cover-sheet including name, educational history, publications, awards, teaching experience, should you also include a cover letter? I'm leery of sending ANYTHING they don't specifically ask for, but I also don't want to seem like a jerk for not addressing the search committee directly...

A1: If they do not ask for a cover letter, I would not send one. If you truly feel uncomfortable, you might include at the very most a cover sheet to the cover sheet saying "Dear x, Please accept my application for y. Thank you for your consideration."

A2: I would send a 1-page cover letter that introduces your project concisely and highlights the most salient parts of your CV. At best it will entice them to look further, and at worst they will discard it. As a practical matter it allows you to confirm all the parts of the application that they should be receiving from you, provide all your contact information, and thank them for considering your application.