Musicology/Ethnomusicology 2014-15

This page is for jobs that begin in 2015.

Previous pages:


 * Musicology/Ethnomusicology, 2013-14 (last year)


 * Musicology/Ethnomusicology, 2012-13 (2 years before)


 * Musicology/Ethnomusicology, 2011-12 (3 years before)

Music theory and composition page: Music Theory/Composition

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Jobs for 2015
''Note: in keeping with prior practice, "Jobs for 2015" shall be interpreted as covering jobs that fall into the 2014-2015 application cycle for jobs starting during the North American / UK 2015-2016 Academic Year. Although exact start times will vary, this will generally include any positions starting between July 2015 and April 2016, 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.

University of California, Santa Barbara: Assistant Professor of Music, Tenure-Track (Deadline: 1 October 2014)

 * The Department of Music at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor of musicology with demonstrated potential for growth and distinction in university research and teaching. Area of research specialization is open, and we are particularly interested in candidates with more than one area of research and teaching expertise. The department includes strengths in performance, composition, musicology, theory, and ethnomusicology and offers BA, BM, MM, MA, Ph.D. and DMA degrees. For more information, see www.music.ucsb.edu. UCSB is known for its interdisciplinary landscape, and our department houses the Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Music. We therefore encourage applicants whose scholarship crosses disciplinary boundaries, with possible specializations including (but not limited to) jazz, musical theater, film music, popular culture, and other innovative areas.
 * Duties include research, publication, teaching undergraduate, non-major, and graduate courses in music history, graduate advising, and participating in departmental governance The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.
 * Ph.D. is expected by time of appointment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Starting date July 1, 2015. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014; strongest consideration will be given to applications received by that date.
 * Please submit the following documentation in pdf format:
 * Cover letter (required)
 * Curriculum vitae, (required)
 * At least three letters of references (required)
 * HOW TO APPLY: Go to: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply
 * If you have questions:
 * Recruitment questions: click 'Contact' associated with the recruitment below.
 * Technical assistance: contact Recruit technical support: help at aait.ucsb.edu.
 * The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

UPCOMING DEADLINES
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 * 1 Oct 2013 - University of California, Santa Barbara: Assistant Professor of Musicology

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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