JOB: Williams College, music history (one-semester, visiting)

POSITION: The Department of Music at Williams College announces a one-semester visiting appointment in Music History for Fall 2013, with expertise in European music before 1750.

DUTIES: Teach two courses in the fall semester. These will include Music in History I: Antiquity-1750 for music majors and one additional course in the candidate’s field of expertise for the general student.  A complete listing of courses and their descriptions can be viewed at http://www.williams.edu/courses.

SALARY: Open

QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Musicology required.  Doctorate must be completed by fall of 2013.  Teaching experience at the undergraduate level desirable.

APPLICATIONS: A letter of application, detailed resume, and three letters of reference must all be postmarked by February 26, 2013.  All application materials must be in the form of hard copy submitted by regular mail. Please do not send additional supporting materials until requested.

    Applications should be submitted to:
    Marilyn Cole Dostie
    Assistant to the Chair
    Department of Music, Williams College
    54 Chapin Hall Drive
    Williamstown, MA 01267

DEPARTMENT: The Music Department has 11 full-time faculty and approximately 30 part-time Artist Associates.  The Department maintains an active musical life with over 100 concerts each year including by the Berkshire Symphony, Concert and Chamber Choirs, Jazz Ensemble, Zambezi Marimba Band, Kusika, Williams Wind Ensemble, Williams Chamber Players, I/O New Music, Student Symphony, student chamber groups, and visiting artists and ensembles. The Department provides courses for the general student as well as specialized courses for the music major. Further information is available at http://music.williams.edu/.

THE COLLEGE: Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts with easy access to the culturally rich cities of Albany, Boston, and New York City. The College is committed to building and supporting a diverse population of approximately 2,000 students, and to fostering an inclusive faculty, staff and curriculum. Williams has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its students.  Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.