Assistant Professor of Music, Musicology

Wofford College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music, Musicology position to begin in August 2025. The music program at Wofford is in an exciting phase of growth with strong support from faculty and administration for its continued development and expansion.

The teaching responsibilities for this position include three courses each semester, along with a four-week Interim term in January, during which professors may travel with students or teach on a variety of topics using experiential teaching methods (Interim is not taught during the first year or during sabbaticals). The successful candidate will teach courses in the general education and music curricula, including a rotation of American Music, World Music and Music Appreciation, or other courses that align with their strengths and the department’s needs. They will also engage in curriculum development, contributing to the enhancement and expansion of the music program's offerings. Additionally, the candidate is expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda in their area of expertise.

At Wofford, faculty serve as teacher-scholars dedicated to the education and mentorship of undergraduates in a liberal arts tradition. Wofford embraces a broad definition of scholarship that includes creative work, as well as discipline-specific, pedagogical, and interdisciplinary research. Faculty earn tenure after six years by demonstrating excellence in teaching, continued scholarly development and service to the college.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Musicology, Music History, or a closely related field (ABD candidates considered if the degree will be completed by the time of appointment).
• Two years of prior undergraduate teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Commitment to classroom teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Secondary area of expertise in a related area such as strings or ethnomusicology.
• A record of scholarly or creative activity in the field of music.
• Interest and/or experience in collaborating within and outside of the music department.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

APPLICATION

Application materials should be submitted electronically to MusicDeptJobs@wofford.edu. Applications received by January 15, 2025, will be given full consideration. Questions about the position or search should be directed to committee chair Dr. Aaron Harp (harpar@wofford.edu). 

A completed application will include:

1. A cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for this position.
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. A statement of teaching philosophy that includes
   • An articulation of interest in and understanding of working at a residential, liberal arts college
   • A description of how your approach to teaching and scholarship would contribute to the college’s goal of creating a richly diverse and welcoming educational environment.
4. A statement on scholarly research or creative work and a representative example of your research.
5. Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
6. Contact information for three references, including at least one who can speak to your teaching effectiveness or potential for success in the classroom. Letters will be requested at a later time.

ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,800 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, experiential learning opportunities and successful graduates, Wofford is recognized consistently as a “best value” and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low- and middle-income students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.

Spartanburg County, the 5th-largest county in South Carolina, is home to nearly 328,000 people and 13 municipalities. The county is unmatched statewide in economic development for new investment and job creation. There are seven colleges or universities in Spartanburg as well as a comprehensive research and teaching hospital. The growing Spartanburg downtown area — with new shops and restaurants, public art and miles of walking and biking trails — is located a few blocks south of Wofford’s campus. To learn more about Spartanburg, visit onespartanburg.org.

EEO STATEMENT

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