JOB: Southern Methodist University, musicology (tenure-track)

Southern Methodist University
Division of Music
ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Professor, Musicology, Tenure Track

The Division of Music invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor (position number 6357). We seek a creative scholar whose research and teaching are informed by approaches and methodologies that resonate with the global and interdisciplinary nature of the Meadows School of the Arts. Candidates from all specializations will be considered, but the department has curricular needs in topics after 1750. Teaching responsibilities may include survey courses in Western music history, music and cultural studies, graduate and undergraduate special topics seminars (including the candidates research area), and the supervision of masters theses. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Beginning August 2014.

Minimum qualifications: Completed Ph.D. in musicology at the time appointment begins; experience in university- level teaching.

Preferred qualifications: Completed Ph.D. at the time of application; proven success in teaching undergraduate and graduate music major courses; evidence of ongoing engagement in significant scholarly activities.

Application: Send letter of application highlighting qualifications, complete curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Samuel Holland, Director, SMU, Post Office Box 750356, Dallas TX, 75275 or as email attachments to caroleh at smu.edu. We encourage digital applications.  E-mailed files should be saved to smallest size. To retain font and formatting integrity, please save documents in .pdf format.  Letters of recommendation may be scanned and sent as .jpg files.  All digital material must be fully functioning on both PC and Mac platforms.

To ensure full consideration for the position, applications must be postmarked by December 15, 2013 but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision at the completion of the search.

The Division of Music

The Division of Music aspires to preserve and extend the practice and understanding of music through intellectual and artistic experiences of the highest caliber--experiences that are fundamentally professional, but guided by the timeless principles of a liberal arts education. Visit us at  http://smu.edu/meadows/.

SMU

SMU is an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas.  SMU offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits.  Explore Virtual SMU at  http://www.smu.edu.  Our beautifully shaded campus of Georgian-Revival-inspired architecture is situated in the heart of Dallas. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, a culturally rich arts and global business center, is home to many universities, arts organizations, and a new performing arts center.  http://www.dallaschamber.org

SMU will not discriminate  on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. SMU's commitment  to equal opportunity  includes nondiscrimination  on the basis of sexual orientation  and gender identity and expression. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.