Assistant/Associate Professor of Music History

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Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Housed within Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Music History (tenure-track) will serve as Head of Music History, teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and maintain a research profile in musicology or ethnomusicology. Possible teaching assignments include courses in the School of Music’s three-semester undergraduate Music History sequence, a graduate-level course in musicological research methods, and special topics courses in the successful candidate’s scholarship area. In the role of Head of Music History, this position supervises all adjunct instructors and course content of multi-section Music History and General Music courses, oversees offerings in Montclair’s general education SEEDS program serving 700-800 students throughout the university, manages content and review of comprehensive exams for School of Music graduate students in collaboration with the Music Theory Head, and collaborates with School of Music faculty in curriculum development throughout Montclair’s undergraduate and graduate music programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD, EdD, or DMA degree is required at time of appointment
  
  
• Demonstrated success in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level is preferred
  
  

THE JOHN J. CALI SCHOOL OF MUSIC

The John J. Cali School of Music offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music education, music performance, music therapy, theory/composition, jazz studies, and recording arts and production as well as a two-year Artist’s Diploma and one-year Performer’s Certificate. Twenty-one full-time faculty members and approximately 150 part-time instructors serve more than 500 students, who matriculate through a competitive admissions process. The school maintains strong relationships with professional performance and educational organizations along with several music schools around the world, and beginning in the 21-22 Academic Year launched two major new initiatives with the Cali Pathways Project, focused on reducing barriers for burgeoning musicians in underserved communities, and the Cali Immersive Residency program, imbedding world-renowned artists and ensembles for week-long residencies at the school. Its facilities provide a conservatory-like setting, consisting of the 235-seat Jed Leshowitz Recital Hall, teaching studios, music practice and rehearsal rooms, and faculty studios. Our students and faculty engage in over 300 concerts and recitals a year.

THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

The College of the Arts (CART) at Montclair State University offers 50+ undergraduate and graduate programs and certificates through its four academic units: Department of Art & Design, School of Communication and Media, John J. Cali School of Music, and Department of Theatre and Dance. The College provides a comprehensive education and training to a diverse and talented student body of nearly 4,000 majors in first-rate facilities. Programs are rigorous, creative, and designed to meet the needs of students while offering rich opportunities for experiential learning, performance, and internships. The faculty includes scholars as well as working composers, designers, actors, musicians, directors, choreographers, conductors, fine artists, filmmakers and communications specialists, including Fulbright, Guggenheim, Howard, and Emmy Award winners who bring to the campus community impressive expertise. The College of the Arts also houses the University Art Galleries, Arts and Cultural Programming, Performance Operations, and Broadcast and Media Operations and thus has strong arts and corporate partnerships and is proud to offer cultural enrichment of all kinds to the campus and surrounding communities.

THE UNIVERSITY
Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 13 colleges and schools that serve more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, the university welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of Montclair State University and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience

STARTING DATE: September 1, 2025

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and representative publications, which can be uploaded during the application process.
  
  
• 3 letters of recommendation, which can be sent to: music@montclair.edu
  
  

APPLY BY:

• The position is open until filled, and application review begins immediately with priority consideration to applications received by November 25, 2024.
  
  
• Questions should be addressed to the search committee co-chairs, Aaron Helgeson ( helgesona@montclair.edu ) and Michael Viega ( viega@montclair.edu )
  
  

Department

Cali School of Music

Position Type

Faculty

Contact Information:

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EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

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