Part-Time Lecturer in History of Rock ’n’ roll
About The Position
The Department of Music at Tufts University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Part-Time Lecturer in Music History for the Spring 2027 semester. The lecturer will teach “History of Rock ’n’ Roll” (MUS 23), a general education-level undergraduate course. The course is highly customizable in content and pedagogical approach. Candidates should be prepared to address sociocultural contexts and musical structure, and to situate music within broader trends in twentieth-century art and entertainment, technology, and cultural history. The class is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at Granoff Music Center, Room 155. Enrollment is capped at 65 students. Teaching assistants may be available, contingent on enrollment and availability.
Requirements
- Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching.
- Command of instructional technology.
- Evidence of creative pedagogical practice reflecting knowledge of current methodologies and curriculum innovation.
Nice To Haves
- A Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline is preferred; ABD candidates will be accepted.
Responsibilities
- Teach the general education-level undergraduate course “History of Rock ’n’ Roll” (MUS 23) during the Spring 2027 semester.
- Address sociocultural contexts and musical structure, situating music within broader trends in twentieth-century art and entertainment, technology, and cultural history.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
