JOB: Whitman College, ethnomusicology (tenure-track)

WHITMAN COLLEGE -- Assistant Professor of Music (Ethnomusicology). Tenure-track position in music, with expertise in ethnomusicology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The five-course annual teaching load will be composed of courses at all levels of instruction, including a survey of world music, regional topics courses, upper-level ethnomusicology topics, and/or direction of a student world music ensemble. Although this position is intended primarily to serve the music curriculum, preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate an ability to contribute to the broader intellectual and artistic life of a liberal arts college. Ph.D. Required. Rank: Asst. Professor. Start Date: 08/18/2014. Application deadline: December 15, 2013. All applications must include the following materials: letter of application as well as separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly/performance agenda; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; graduat

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nscripts; and teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The application should address the candidate's interest in working at a liberal arts college with undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In addition, because Whitman College is committed to cultivating a diverse learning community, the applicant should explain how his or her pedagogy will serve to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment.

To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click "Faculty" and "Assistant Professor of Music (Ethnomusicology)". No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Whitman College is a small, selective liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities for students.  The College provides a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu andwww.wallawalla.org.