JOB: Illinois State University, musicology (tenure-track)

Illinois State University is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Music History.

DUTIES: Teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Western music history and literature to music majors; teach in the university’s general education program; develop and sustain a positive record of scholarly/creative activity; other teaching and service as appropriate and needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate and successful teaching experience in Music History/Literature at the collegiate level is required. Applicants who are ABD may be considered, but a doctorate will be required to achieve tenure. Applicants with strong additional skills in an area other than Music History are encouraged to highlight those abilities in the application.

RANK, SALARY, AND BENEFITS: Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary based upon qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement, health, dental, and eye-care insurance.

THE UNIVERSITY: Illinois State University enrolls approximately 20,000 students. The School of Music has an enrollment of 400 music majors: 330 undergraduate and 70 graduate students. The School of Music has 43 full-time faculty and 50 graduate teaching assistants. Illinois State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

EMPLOYMENT DATE: August 16, 2013

DEADLINE: Initial review of applicants will begin November 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION: To assure full consideration please send a letter of application which speaks to the candidate’s qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, one sample of scholarship, official transcripts, three current letters of recommendation, and a list of at least three additional references (with permission to make contact) with email addresses and telephone numbers. Additional supporting documents may be requested at a later date. Send materials to: Music History Search, School of Music, Illinois State University, Campus Box 5660, Normal, Illinois 61790-5660. Fax: (309) 438-8909. Address all correspondence to Jeni Freeman, Administrative Assistant, at the following: jlfreem at ilstu.edu.