Musicology Assistant Professor: 20th–21st Century Focus

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in historical musicology with the Ph.D. conferred by Sept 1, 2027. The successful candidate will focus on twentieth- and twenty-first-century art and/or popular music, teach four courses per year, supervise Ph.D.

students, and cover Western music history since 1820. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2027. Applications will close on October 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be conferred by September 1, 2027.
• Specialization in twentieth- and twenty-first-century art and/or popular music.
• Ability to teach Western music history survey course and related topics.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per year across undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Supervise and mentor Ph.D. students.
• Cover a range of topics in the history of music, including Western music history since 1820.

Education

Ph.D. in musicology or related field

Job description

Stanford University’s Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in historical musicology with the Ph.D. conferred by Sept 1, 2027. The successful candidate will focus on twentieth- and twenty-first-century art and/or popular music, teach four courses per year, supervise Ph.D.

students, and cover Western music history since 1820. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2027. Applications will close on October 26, 2026.