Tenure-Track Music Scholar & Mentor

Society for Music Theory

New Jersey

On-site

USD 102,000 - 112,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Music, beginning September 1, 2027. We seek a dynamic scholar from any area within music studies who will contribute to teaching, mentoring, and service.

The successful candidate will complement and expand our programs, advise students, and help build a diverse curriculum aligned with campus initiatives.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Music or a related field is required.
  • Preferred: specialty in music studies and commitment to student mentorship.
  • Ability to develop an innovative research program with transformative impact.

Responsibilities

  • Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in music.
  • Contribute to the department through research, service, and advising.
  • Help expand and diversify the curriculum in line with university initiatives.

Skills

Mentorship
Teaching
Advising
Academic collaboration

Education

PhD in Music or related field

Job description

Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Music, beginning September 1, 2027. We seek a dynamic scholar from any area within music studies who will contribute to teaching, mentoring, and service.

The successful candidate will complement and expand our programs, advise students, and help build a diverse curriculum aligned with campus initiatives.

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