Visiting Assistant Professor in Historical Musicology

Job Summary

The Department of Musicology in the College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder, invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2023–2024 academic year, with the possibility of a second year’s renewal (2024-2025).

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Musicology integrates studies in historical musicology and ethnomusicology in a single program of study (Ph.D.; B.A., B.M.). We are one of only two U.S. universities granting the Ph.D. in musicology between Kansas and California. For more information about our department, please visit our website .

Musicology is one of eleven departments in the College of Music, which offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs in the usual performance areas, composition, theory, and music education. The Boulder campus is located in one of the most picturesque and desirable geographic locations in the country, adjacent to the Denver metropolitan area and a short distance to the mighty Rocky Mountains.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Teaching two courses per semester (i.e., four per academic year), mentoring graduate students in departments across the College on their advisory committees, and service on College action committees as needed. Teaching duties will include undergraduate courses in the history of Western music (medieval to the present), a graduate course in the history of opera, and other courses suited to the expertise of the candidate, possibly including a doctoral seminar in your field of specialization.

What You Should Know

The anticipated start date of this position is August 21, 2023.

The position is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track, at-will appointment, potentially renewable for a second year.

What We Can Offer
The salary range for this position will be $65,000 to $72,000 for a nine-month appointment. The position is eligible for participation in the University’s health, dental, and vision benefit plans. It is not eligible for paid vacation time or retirement benefits.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Conferral of Ph.D. by August 15, 2023, and the doctorate must include training in historical studies in musicology.
• At least one year of college-level teaching experience, which may be attained during graduate study.

What You Will Need

• We seek a scholar with expertise and teaching experience in historical musicology in any period.
• We recognize that our effectiveness and creativity are strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives and experiences. We welcome candidates from all groups, including those that are historically or locally underrepresented in the field.

What We Would Like You to Have

• To be an active researcher in musicology eager to teach and advise students.

Special Instructions

The following application materials are to be submitted online:

1. Curriculum vitae (Lastname_Firstname_CV.pdf)
2. Cover letter (Lastname_Firstname_let.pdf) briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position. The letter should also describe your teaching philosophy and state your experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion, in teaching or the profession at large.
3. Please upload a one-page PDF document that contains link to Sample of Research (include your surname in the file name). This sample may be a published article, chapter, or an unpublished piece from your graduate coursework (75 page maximum).
4. During the application process you will need to enter contact information for two (2) references. We may request letters of recommendation at a later time. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.

Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2023, and will continue until finalists are identified.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu