JOB: Towson University, music history and literature (tenure-track)

TOWSON UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION
Department of Music - 1 position
Assistant Professor of Music History and Literature

Assistant Professor of Music History and Literature - full-time, tenure track. Teach Music History and Literature. Principal responsibilities include: teaching courses in Western Art Music History for music majors (undergraduate and graduate) and teaching general education survey courses in Western Art Music History for non-majors. Expertise in the broad spectrum of American music is desirable. The successful candidate must show a strong commitment to teaching with proven skills at the college and/or university level, interest in interdisciplinary teaching, interest in curriculum development, and the ability to integrate technology in teaching. Review of completed digital dossiers and materials submitted in hard copy will begin on October 16, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in Music History/Musicology conferred by date of hire. COFAC-N-2609

Founded in 1866, Towson University is recognized today as one of the leading public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences and the fine and performing arts. The University places an emphasis on service learning and civic engagement. As the Baltimore region's largest university and Maryland's metropolitan university, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls over 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 62 undergraduate, 38 Master's programs, and four doctoral programs. Located on a rolling 328 acres, the main campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore, 45 miles from Washington, D.C., 90 miles from Philadelphia, and about 170 miles from New York City.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. These positions are contingent on availability of the funds at the time of hire.

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