JOB: Stony Brook University, music scholar (one-year)

JOB: Stony Brook University, music scholar (one-year)

State University of New York at Stony Brook

The Stony Brook Department of Music seeks a scholar who specializes in opera and other music of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.  Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or advanced ABD status and should be well-versed in both historical and theoretical domains and conversant with interdisciplinary perspectives.  We look for demonstrated achievement in or potential for scholarly productivity, potential for contribution to a developing Opera Studies and Performance Program, and a record of successful teaching experience.  Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate instruction, supervision of student research and writing, and departmental and university service.

This is a one year, non-tenure track position as a Visiting Assistant Professor (if holding a doctorate) with possibility of second year renewal.  Anticipated Start Date: Late August 2013.  Salary according to qualifications.

Applicants may complete the Academic Jobs Online applications at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2441  .  Electronic submission of materials is preferred. Alternatively, applicants may submit a State Employment Application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least three current letters of reference (or reference dossier), and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy to: Chair, 18th/19th Century Opera Scholar Search, Department of Music, Staller Center, Room 3304, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5475.

Review of applications begins February 20, 2013, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  For a full position description and/or application procedures, visit http://www.stonybrook.edu/jobs  (Ref. # F-7697-13-01.)

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