JOB: University of Kansas, Musicology (tenure-track) (position redefined)

Position: Assistant Professor of Musicology. Tenure track. Redefinition of search announced in September 2011.

Duties: Teach undergraduate and graduate music history, musicology, and world music classes, typically the equivalent of five courses divided over two semesters. Advise master’s theses, doctoral dissertations, and DMA documents. Maintain a record of scholarly productivity that indicates continuing growth and national and/or international visibility. Participate actively in the intellectual life of the school and university. Serve on graduate and faculty committees.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in musicology required by August 2012. Evidence of successful teaching at the college/university level. Scholarly productivity in Classic Era or 20th century. The ideal candidate will have some expertise in ethnomusicology.

Starting Date: August 20, 2012

Screening Date: Priority consideration given to applications received by January 26, 2012.

Applications: On-line application required (https://jobs.ku.edu). Resume, cover letter, list of references, teaching statement, and scholarly writing sample must be attached to the on-line application. Teaching statement (1-2 pages) should include discussion of personal teaching philosophy within a comprehensive university music school, including objectives and the means of achieving those objectives. IN ADDITION to completing the on-line application, applicant must submit HARD COPIES of academic transcripts and THREE current letters of reference to:

Dr. Paul R. Laird, Chair
Musicology Search Committee
University of Kansas School of Music
446 Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Dr.
Lawrence, KS 66045-3102

The University of Kansas School of Music is a comprehensive university music school offering professional training in a wide array of specializations through baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree programs. A charter member of the National Association of Schools of Music (1928), KU is the only institution authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents to grant doctoral degrees in music. The University of Kansas was ranked in the top 50 public universities in the country for best educational value, according to Princeton Review (2010).

The University of Kansas is a Carnegie Research-Extensive Institution with a student body of over 29,000 students representing every state and more than 113 foreign countries. The University is located in Lawrence, a city with a population exceeding 90,000. The community is known for its support of the arts and education and regularly appears in various “best town” listings.

The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University encourages applications from underrepresented group members. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status. EO/AA