The Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor on the tenure track, starting in the fall 2025 semester. The Department seeks a musicologist or ethnomusicologist whose research focuses on global and/or popular music since 1800. Duties include a teaching load of two courses per semester in addition to a share of departmental advising on the undergraduate and graduate levels, plus service to the department and/or college.
The successful candidate for this position will join a vibrant team of music scholars, artists, and educators. CWRU and The Cleveland Institute of Music cooperate in a Joint Music Program, providing students with the advantages of both a conservatory and a major research university. The two institutions share a campus setting in University Circle, together with the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Music Settlement, and over twenty other cultural organizations. http://music.case.edu
Qualifications
Applicants must have at minimum a completed PhD in in musicology or ethnomusicology by August 1, 2025, an active program of research and publication in musicology and/or ethnomusicology, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.
Application Instructions
A complete application will include 1) a letter of application that addresses research interests, teaching experience, and philosophy of teaching; 2) a CV; 3) one scholarly writing sample (no longer than an article or book chapter); and 4) contact information for three references should all be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/154177.
Applications should be received by October 31, 2024, to receive full consideration.
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Reasonable accommodation statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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