JOB: Duquesne University, ethnomusicology / musicology (one-year, full-time)

The Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University seeks a gifted, energetic, and collegial ethnomusicologist or musicologist with proven excellence in teaching for a one-year, full-time position as Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor of Music in the Department of Musicianship, beginning August 2015.

The Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor will teach undergraduate surveys of World Music (for music-majors), a segment of the required Western music history sequence (for music-majors), World Music (for non-majors), Enjoyment of Music (for non-majors), and possibly a graduate elective in the applicant's area of specialization; she or he will participate in and contribute to the community of music faculty as a valued colleague.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary department of scholars, composers, and performers who engage in creative work and research that seeks to advance the discipline. Minimum qualifications: ABD in ethnomusicology or musicology; record of excellence in undergraduate teaching that covers both Western and non-Western musical traditions; demonstrated enthusiasm for the teaching of non-majors. Preferred qualifications: completed doctorate; active scholarly agenda.

The mission statement of Duquesne University commits the institution to "serving God by serving students."  Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.  Applicants for this position should describe how they might support and contribute to this mission.

Duquesne University uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically.  Please submit a cover letter describing your teaching philosophy and experience, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three confidential references to: http://apply.interfolio.com/29743.  Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For more information, please visit http://www.duq.edu/work-at-du/employment/faculty-hiring/faculty-openings/music.