JOB: University of Illinois, Ethnomusicology (tenure-track)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – ETHNOMUSICOLOGY

Description: The University of Illinois School of Music seeks a dynamic, interdisciplinary scholar-musician of the highest intellectual, creative, and pedagogical potential. Teaching and research specializations will complement and lend new direction to existing emphases within a vitally integrated musicology program whose faculty regularly interface with many distinctive cross-campus institutions and activities. These include five federally funded National Resource Centers for area studies, similar centers for ethnic and gender studies, the Robert E. Brown Center for World Music, cutting-edge symposia and colloquium series, and a vibrant array of performance ensembles and events.

Proposed Starting Date: August 16, 2013

Duties: Establishing a record of professional excellence through innovative scholarship and publication; contributing to the teaching of diverse interdisciplinary music courses, such as focused courses in the area of specialization and graduate seminars targeting contemporary topical, theoretical, and methodological issues in ethnomusicology; mentoring of theses and dissertations; and service, such as advising, committee membership, and public outreach.

Rank and Salary: Full-time tenure-track position (pending budgetary approval); salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications: Ph.D. completed by August 16, 2013. Evidence of scholarly potential, a commitment to college-level teaching, and the ability to engage critically with the discipline’s literature, theoretical issues, and methodologies expected. All areas of specialization will be considered.

Application: To apply, create your applicant profile athttp://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your letter of application including Curriculum Vitae (including email address), and names and contact information for three to five professional references familiar with your qualifications and experience. Your references will be contacted to provide letters of reference.  All requested information must be included with your applicant profile by October 22, 2012 in order to receive full consideration. Please do not send additional materials until requested.  For further information, you may contact the School of Music Director’s Office at 217-244-2676.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin 22 October 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.  (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)