Open Rank Professor of Music

Smith College • Northampton, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Music at Smith College is seeking an Open Rank Professor of Music specializing in popular music for a tenured or tenure-track position starting in July 2025. The ideal candidate will be an experienced scholar and teacher with a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the ability to engage with a diverse student body. Responsibilities include teaching courses in popular music, cultural studies, and writing about music, as well as mentoring students and maintaining an active research agenda.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a relevant field expected at the time of appointment.
• Record of publication commensurate with career stage.
• Commitment to undergraduate education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in interdisciplinary scholarship.
• Focus on issues of labor and class, race, and/or gender and sexuality.
• Background in sound studies or disability studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in popular music and contribute to the Music department's core curriculum.
• Mentor students through advising, independent studies, and honors theses.
• Engage actively with diverse students across the liberal arts.
• Maintain an active program of research and scholarly publication.
• Participate in department and college governance.

Benefits

• Opportunities for cross-listing courses with other departments/programs.
• Collaborative work across the campus and the Five College consortium.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree