Ethnomusicology Tenure-Track Educator & Ensemble Leader

Evergreen State College; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evergreen State College seeks a highly skilled musician/educator for a full-time, tenure-track position in ethnomusicology starting September 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary team teaching and curricular innovation, guiding undergraduate students through inclusive learning experiences.

Responsibilities include leading an ensemble, teaching and recruiting, and advancing applied research or performance areas aligned with School needs.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Music or a closely related field.
• Significant achievement in one or more world music traditions.
• Record of performance/recordings demonstrating artistic distinction.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate students in ethnomusicology.
• Lead an ensemble at a high artistic and pedagogical level.
• Recruit and provide leadership in applied research or performance areas.
• Develop inclusive and culturally responsive programming.

Skills

Ensemble leadership

Applied music instruction

Diversity & equity in teaching

Education

Doctoral degree in Music or closely related field

Significant achievement in world music traditions

Job description

The Evergreen State College seeks a highly skilled musician/educator for a full-time, tenure-track position in ethnomusicology starting September 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary team teaching and curricular innovation, guiding undergraduate students through inclusive learning experiences.

Responsibilities include leading an ensemble, teaching and recruiting, and advancing applied research or performance areas aligned with School needs.