Assistant Professor, Musicology

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Retirement plan

Educational fee discounts

Résumé du poste

University of Missouri - Columbia's School of Music seeks a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Musicology to begin August 15, 2027. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, directing independent studies, and supervising master’s research.

The successful candidate will publish and present at conferences, pursue a substantive research agenda, and contribute to service activities within the department and university.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in musicology by August 15, 2027.
• Successful teaching experience in higher education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Commitment to student mentorship.
• Record of scholarly productivity—publications, conference papers, and presentations—by time of application.
• Research specialty that complements current faculty and an active research agenda.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate and graduate musicology courses, e.g., music history survey.
• Direct independent studies; supervise master’s student research and graduate committees.
• Supervise graduate student assistants in the musicology area.
• Contribute to department, university, and professional service; publish and present research.

Connaissances

Teaching experience

Mentorship

Scholarly productivity

Research agenda

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

PhD in musicology by Aug 15, 2027

Description du poste

Hiring Department

University of Missouri - Columbia
College of Arts & Science
School of Music

Job Description

This is a full-time, nine-month tenure-track position.Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduatemusicology courses such as music history survey and graduateseminars; directing independent studies; supervising master’sstudent research and serving on graduate committees; supervisinggraduate student assistants in the musicology area; and otherstandard non-teaching duties such as departmental, university, andprofessional service. Expectations include publishing anddisseminating research through peer-reviewed publications andconference presentations and pursuing creative/scholarly activitiesrelated to areas of interest and expertise.

Qualifications

Completed Ph.D. in musicology by August 15, 2027 is required.

• Successful teaching experience in higher education required atboth the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated commitment to student mentorship
• Record of scholarly productivity—research publications,conference papers, and presentations—at time of application
• Research specialty that complements and expands those of currentfaculty
• Evidence of an active and substantive research agenda

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary and Benefits: Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Competitivesalary and benefits, commensurate with experience andqualifications. Appointment begins August 15, 2027.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidatescurrently in the United States in H-1B status or otherwork-authorized status.

Other Information

Music at the University of Missouri (MU): The MU School of Musiccomprises 35 full-time faculty members and 250 music majors andoffers a full range undergraduate and graduate degrees in music andmusic education. MU is the oldest state university west of theMississippi River and the flagship campus of the University ofMissouri System. It is a Doctoral/Research Extensive institution,AAU member, and has a student body of over 30,000 students. MU islocated in Columbia, a community of over 120,000 in mid-Missouriand a center of academic, culture, medical, and business activity.Additional information about the School of Music is available at http://music.missouri.edu/. Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction/ADA employer.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. Foradditional information on University benefits, please visit theFaculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director ofAccessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.