Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor of Music

Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor of Music 

Knox College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor of Music beginning September 1, 2022. This position is a two-year visiting position that extends through the 2023-24 academic year. 

The successful candidate will have a strong interest and experience in designing innovative undergraduate courses on music and global culture within a vibrant liberal arts environment. Disciplinary specialization is open, and the candidate will have the opportunity to work with students from across the college’s academic areas. The normal teaching load is two courses per ten-week trimester, and teaching responsibilities may include courses on ethnomusicology, popular music, musical skills workshops (such as rhythm, transcription, or other areas determined by the candidate’s expertise and interests), and music fundamentals. 

Knox is a diverse college with over 35% of the student body identifying as American students of color and an additional 15% international students. Experience working with diverse populations of students and a commitment to teach successfully in a multicultural environment are expected. 

Visiting faculty members at Knox are included in the professional and intellectual life of the College. The visiting faculty member will have a modest annual conference travel budget and access to research resources. Pay is commensurate with entry-level faculty positions at the College. 

Knox College provides a competitive salary and a strong benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, and access to a retirement plan; a tuition remission benefit is available after a two-year waiting period. Additional information can be found on our Human Resources webpage at https://www.knox.edu/offices/human-resources/employee-benefits-and-forms.

Qualifications: 

Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology or Musicology with secondary specialization in Ethnomusicology expected at the time of appointment; exceptional ABD candidates will be considered for appointment as instructor.  Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching. Scholarly specialization is open. The department particularly encourages applications from candidates with one or more of the following interests: music and social justice, global popular or film music, ludomusicology, music of the Middle East, Africa, the African diaspora, Asia, or the Asian diaspora.

Candidates should submit: 

A letter of application that addresses the candidate’s preparation for inclusive teaching and discusses potential courses that would appeal to a diverse population of liberal-arts students. A curriculum vitae;  Unofficial graduate transcript; Three confidential letters of recommendation. 

Submission via Interfolio.

Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. 

Questions may be addressed to Professor Joan Huguet at musicsearch@knox.edu. 

Knox Notice of Non-Discrimination

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is Kimberly K. Schrader, Title IX Coordinator. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College's policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator identified below. The Coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures.

Title IX Coordinator

Kimberly K. Schrader

Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209

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Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone: 309-341-7751

Email: kschrade@knox.edu

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Director of Disability Support Services

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