Assistant Professor

Society for Music Theory; New Jersey; On-site; USD 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Music, beginning September 1, 2027. We seek a dynamic scholar from any area within music studies who will contribute to teaching, mentoring, and service.

The successful candidate will complement and expand our programs, advise students, and help build a diverse curriculum aligned with campus initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD in Music or a related field is required.
• Preferred: specialty in music studies and commitment to student mentorship.
• Ability to develop an innovative research program with transformative impact.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in music.
• Contribute to the department through research, service, and advising.
• Help expand and diversify the curriculum in line with university initiatives.

Skills

Mentorship

Teaching

Advising

Academic collaboration

Education

PhD in Music or related field

Job description

We seek a dynamic music scholar to join the Department of Music at Princeton University at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) beginning on September 1, 2027. Applicants from all areas and approaches within music scholarship are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will complement and expand our current programs, and will serve as a committed advisor and mentor.

Princeton is interested in receiving applications from individuals who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the diversity of the curriculum, broadly defined.

We seek faculty members who will create a climate that embraces excellence, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and that will attract and retain a diverse student body.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications

• PhD in Music or a related field

Preferred qualifications

• Specialty in music studies, broadly defined
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to student mentorship
• Innovative research program with the potential of transformative impact in the field
• Research specialty that complements and expands Princeton's current program
• Research specialty that connects to broader campus-wide areas of emphasis, such as the Princeton Humanities Initiative

This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

SALARY

102,000-112,000

Application Deadline

Applications should be completed by September 30, 2026.

No letters of recommendation are required until a later stage in the process.

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