Assistant Professor of Musicology

College of Fine Arts School of Music
Assistant Professor of Musicology, full-time tenure track.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music history. Teach courses in other areas of expertise depending on departmental needs. Support advising and recruiting of graduate musicology students. Generate and teach courses to support campus general education curriculum (e.g., History of Rock and Roll, History of Hip Hop, etc.). Fulfill faculty expectations associated with traditional university appointment (teaching, research, service).

Required: Doctoral Degree in Musicology or related field from an accredited institution conferred by the time of appointment December 2023 (Spring semester classes begin January 15, 2024); Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the college or university level; evidence of potential for significant scholarly achievement in musicology; excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches.

Preferred: Expertise in contemporary music styles (e.g. Rock and Roll, Hip Hop, R&B, etc.); expertise in ethnomusicology; classroom experience beyond the assistantship level; experience with 21st-century teaching technology; demonstrated ability to connect music history to performance.
Appointment Start Date: December 24, 2023. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of completed applications will begin October 9, 2023; for priority consideration please submit applications and supporting documents/materials by October 8, 2023.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Kansas Board of Regents policy. WSU is an AA/EEO employer. All employees of Wichita State University are expected to support the WSU Vision, Mission and Values and foster an environment of diversity in culture, thought and experience. All candidates for faculty positions should be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully educate and empower a diverse student population.

For full description of qualifications, application requirements and procedures, and to apply, go to https://jobs.wichita.edu. For more information contact: Dr. Cristina Castaldi, Associate Professor, Chair, Musicology Search Committee, Wichita State University Email: cristina.castaldi@wichita.edu

Official applications accepted through link only: https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/30673 

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