ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - MUSICOLOGY

Situated in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of NY, the Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance invites innovative teacher-scholars for the position of Assistant Professor of musicology/ethnomusicology. This tenure-track position begins Fall 2025.

Ithaca College’s inquiry-driven musicology curriculum centers case studies that explore music in its many contexts. Drawing on diverse cultural perspectives, the successful candidate will teach and develop courses in this curriculum and in their areas of specialization. The position entails teaching both music majors and the wider college community. In addition to being a creative and engaging pedagogue, the successful candidate will pursue an active research agenda.

We seek a candidate who is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. We value applicants whose research and teaching will support Ithaca College’s commitments to antiracism and social justice.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have completed a Ph.D. in musicology, ethnomusicology, or a related field at the time of appointment, and have at least one year of teaching experience beyond the graduate-assistant level. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for working collaboratively and collegially with faculty, staff, and students.

Application Instructions: Please submit a C.V., cover letter that addresses teaching, research, and commitment to equity in the letter, and the names of three references (included on the C.V. or cover letter). (Additional materials such as a writing sample may be solicited later in the search process). For full consideration, please apply by September 30, 2024.

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

Visa sponsorship may be provided for this position.

Hiring Range:

$61,000 - $63,500, dependent on discipline, qualifications and experience.

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:
• Healthcare including vision and dental
• Generous Paid Time Off Policies
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution
• EAP
• Flexible Work Plans
• Educational Benefits
• Career-Enhancing Trainings
• For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.

About Us
At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 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