VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSICOLOGY

The Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance invites applications for a non-tenure track, benefits-eligible Visiting Assistant Professor of Music in Musicology. This is a full-time one-year appointment.

The successful candidate will be an engaging and creative teacher, will demonstrate skill in classroom management and organization, and will be able to foster students’ critical thinking, research, and scholarly writing. The ideal candidate will be committed in pedagogy to antiracism and equity. Ithaca College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and broad perspective of the academic community.

The successful candidate will teach required courses in music history and literature to undergraduate music majors and will demonstrate enthusiasm for working collaboratively and collegially with faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate will also teach courses on diverse repertoires for non-music majors. Additional responsibilities will be determined by departmental needs and the candidate's strengths.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have completed (or be ABD toward) a Ph.D. in musicology, ethnomusicology, or an equivalent field. At least one year of full-time college-level teaching experience (or its equivalent) beyond the graduate-assistant level is required.

Interested applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/ and attach requested documents including a cover letter, CV, and list of references. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000. Screening of applications will begin immediately. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by March 25, 2023.

Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Ithaca College and Services Employees International Union, Local 200 United. Full time bargaining unit employees are all limited term faculty teaching term appointments on a full-time non-tenured and non-tenure track basis employed by Ithaca College at its Ithaca, New York campus. Information about the Union can be found here: https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/contingent-faculty-union

Successful candidates will be required to meet with union leadership prior to their first day.

Hiring range: $60,000 - $185,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience)

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 6,500 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu