Assistant Professor - Musicology

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University School of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in musicology and/or ethnomusicology. The successful candidate will contribute to the Musicology Area’s teaching and research mission and collaborate across disciplines at Ohio State.

We seek a scholar with a strong research and teaching profile that complements existing faculty, with a commitment to curriculum development, public outreach, and student recruitment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, or a related humanistic discipline.
• Earned doctorate by the time of appointment; ABD candidates with an expected graduation date prior to Aug 15, 2027 will be considered.
• Demonstrated engagement with interdisciplinary music studies and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Teach core undergraduate and graduate curricula in musicology.
• Develop and contribute to disciplinary surveys, methodological training, and seminars.
• Engage in research, public outreach, and student recruitment within and beyond the Musicology Area.

Education

Ph.D. in Musicology

Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Arts and Sciences | Music

The Music Theory and Musicology Area in the School of Music at The Ohio State University is searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in musicology and/or ethnomusicology. Areas and topics of specialization are open, but the successful candidate will have a scholarship and teaching profile that complements and expands existing faculty expertise in our Area, which includes faculty members in both musicology and music theory. We are especially interested in candidates whose work advances fine-grained analysis of music and sound within communities of practice. The Music Theory and Musicology Area prides itself on constructive collaboration across the disciplines of musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory. The successful candidate should evidence interest in and engagement with music studies, broadly defined, in terms of scholarly output, curriculum development, public outreach, and student recruitment. Finally, the candidate will teach within and further develop musicology’s core undergraduate and graduate curricula.

Undergraduate core courses include European art music traditions, African American musical traditions, musical citizenship (the intersection of music, politics, and civics globally), and global music histories. Graduate courses include disciplinary surveys (in “musicology” and “ethnomusicology”), methodological training (historical and ethnographic), and specialized seminars.

Performance Objectives

• A scholarship and teaching profile that complements and expands existing faculty expertise in musicology and music theory at in the School of Music and related units at Ohio State.
• Scholarship that advances fine-grained analysis of music and sound within communities of practice.
• A scholarship, teaching, and service profile that demonstrates interest in and engagement with music studies, broadly writ (including musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory), in terms of scholarly output, curriculum development, public outreach, and student recruitment.
• A teaching profile that demonstrates the ability and desire to teach within and further develop the Musicology Area’s core undergraduate and graduate curricula in the School of Music.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Ph.D. in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, or a comparable and relevant humanistic discipline. Earned doctorate by the time of appointment is required. ABD candidates with an expected graduation date prior to August 15, 2027, will be considered. Desired: Scholarship that complements and expands existing expertise in musicology and music theory. Demonstrated engagement with interdisciplinary music studies. Experience in curriculum development, public outreach, and student recruitment.

Additional Information

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Information: The College With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

The School of Music at Ohio State encompasses a wide range of musical practice, research, and study, including music education, performance, composition, commercial and contemporary music, music theory, and musicology. Musicology is housed within a joint area that includes music theory, with scholarship characterized by humanistic studies of musical form, technique, context, and meaning. Student and faculty research in musicology is richly interdisciplinary, combining musical studies with a wide variety of companion fields in the arts and humanities.

The University Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Location

Location: Timashev Family Music Building (1064)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Varying Shifts

Institutional Highlights

The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.