Open Rank: Assistant to Associate Professor of African Music (Ethnomusicology/Musicology)Decemb[...]

The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in Sharjah is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in African and African Diaspora music, musicology, or ethnomusicology. The successful candidate will teach four courses per year, guide graduate students, and engage in research. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required. The position is full-time, starting Fall 2025, and offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and housing support.

Benefits

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Transportation

Children's school fees allowances

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be held at the time of appointment.
• Active program of scholarly research and publication required.
• Contribute to innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses in musicology and ethnomusicology per academic year.
• Guide graduate students and supervise research.
• Engage in committees and interdisciplinary activities.

Skills

Research in African music

Ethnomusicology

Musicology

Education

Ph.D. in African music, musicology, or ethnomusicology

Job description

The Africa Institute (Global Studies University), Sharjah, UAE, is seeking applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in African and African Diaspora music, musicology, or ethnomusicology within the Department of Humanities. The successful candidates must be specialized in research related to one or more regions within the African continent and are encouraged to have expertise in the African and African diaspora music.

The appointed individual will be responsible for teaching two courses per semester in musicology and ethnomusicology, totaling four courses throughout the academic calendar. Additionally, they will provide guidance to graduate students and actively contribute to the vibrant interdisciplinary community within the Department and beyond. This is a full‑time, 9‑month position beginning in the Fall of 2025, at The Africa Institute located in Sharjah, UAE.

Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. in African music, musicology, or ethnomusicology at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in an active program of scholarly research and publication, participate in committees, and supervise student research, master’s thesis and doctoral dissertations. Faculty members at the institute contribute to the development of an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum and provide students with diverse learning experiences through a combination of teaching, research, and service.

About Us

The Africa Institute is a globally oriented institution of research, documentation, study and teaching of Africa and its diaspora, in the humanities and social sciences. It is conceived as a research‑based think‑tank, and a postgraduate studies institution (offering both master’s and Ph.D. programs, and diplomas in African Languages and Translation), which aims to train a new generation of critical thinkers in African and African diaspora studies. The Africa Institute is proposed to be a model center of excellence in research, teaching, and documentation that is hoped to match in quality and breadth of coverage, existing peers of African and African Diaspora Studies in Africa, Europe, and North America. The Africa Institute is now integrated into the newly established Global Studies University (GSU) to form one of its networks of semi‑independent institutes and colleges, each concentrating in different regions worldwide. These globally oriented institutions aim to focus on postgraduate studies, research, and documentation of histories, cultures, and peoples who constitute different regions of the world. The institution is led by Hoor Al Qasimi, President of Global Studies University, and Salah M. Hassan, Dean of The Africa Institute and Chancellor of Global Studies University. Read more

How to Apply

To apply, interested individuals must electronically submit a letter of application, CV, and the contact information of three professional references. The application should also include a statement of teaching philosophy, showcasing successful teaching experiences and addressing strategies for serving a classroom with diverse backgrounds.

Additionally, candidates should provide a statement outlining their research activities, a writing sample consisting of either a published journal article, a book chapter, or a dissertation chapter. The writing sample should be roughly equivalent in length to a standard academic journal article.

All applications should be sent to [e-mail], and the subject line for the email should be the position being applied to.

Application Deadline

The position is open until filled. The starting date of employment is Fall 2025.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary and further compensation commensurate with degree and experience. Benefits package includes health insurance, housing, and transportation, children school fees allowances subject to coordination of benefits.
• The Africa Institute is committed to fair employment practices and encourages women and men of all national, ethnic and religious backgrounds to apply and join our expanding team. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
• We anticipate a high number of applications and will do our best to respond to any queries. Please do note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted in the first instance.