Assistant Professor of Music (Musicology)

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music (Musicology), beginning August 1, 2027. The Department of Music emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and service, and offers undergraduate degrees in music education, therapy, performance, and composition, along with the M.M.

in Music Education. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Music History and Research Methods, with potential

Qualificações

• Doctorate in Music or Musicology (PhD, DMA); ABD candidates will be considered, with completion expected by August 1, 2028.
• Record of successful teaching at the college/university level.
• Evidence of research activity with potential for regional, national, or international impact.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Music History and Research Methods.
• Oversee instruction in Intro to Music courses.
• Assist with additional teaching and advising duties as needed.

Conhecimentos

Teaching experience

Research activity

University teaching

Formação académica

Doctorate in Music or Musicology

ABD candidates considered (completion by Aug 1, 2028)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Department of Music at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applicants for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Music (Musicology) , beginning August 1, 2027 .

The UTC Department of Music is a vibrant community of performers, scholars, and educators committed to excellence in teaching, research, creative work, and service. It offers undergraduate degrees in Music Education, Music Therapy, Performance, and Composition, as well as the M.M. in Music Education. The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic faculty committed to fostering musical excellence, advancing innovative pedagogy, and contributing to the cultural vitality of the region and beyond.

Responsbilities

Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Music History and Research Methods, and overseeing instruction in Intro to Music courses.

Pending the applicant’s interest and experience, additional teaching and advising responsibilities may include:

• Teaching other undergraduate music courses
• Teaching courses in foundation studies (e.g., Aural Skills, Music Theory, Music History and Literature), in accordance with the candidate’s expertise and Department needs
• Directing undergraduate and graduate research projects
• The candidate is expected to maintain appropriate professional memberships as well as a record of published scholarship.

Faculty in the Department of Music are expected to serve on department, college, and campus committees; pursue an active and ongoing agenda of scholarly or creative activity in their field; maintain memberships in regional and national professional organizations; and contribute to the Department’s recruitment and retention efforts, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Music or Musicology (PhD, DMA). ABD candidates will be considered, with completion expected by August 1, 2028.
• A record of successful teaching at the college/university level
• Evidence of research activity with the potential for regional, national, or international impact.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate music history courses.
• Experience in teaching research methods
• Secondary area of specialty that will contribute to the mission of the department

About Us

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.

From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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