Lecturer in Musicology
About The Position
The Department of Music and Dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer in Musicology. We welcome candidates with expertise in any area. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach courses on a broad range of musical traditions, including global, popular, and Western classical. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track position at the Lecturer rank to begin September 1, 2027. The initial appointment will be for two years. Reappointments in the first four years are at the Dean’s discretion and will be contingent upon both funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, or related fields. ABDs will be considered, with degree in hand expected by the time of appointment.
- Experience teaching courses, including general education classes on global and/or popular musical traditions.
- Applicants must be work authorized for employment in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Research record of conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
Responsibilities
- Teach a 3/3 load (a combination of general education classes, courses for undergraduate music majors, and graduate seminars).
- Provide service at the department, college, and university level, including serving on committees, mentoring students, and other obligations.
Benefits
- full benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
