Professor of Music History

Colburn Careers • Los Angeles, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Colburn Conservatory of Music seeks a full-time faculty member to teach courses in Music History and Literature at both the undergraduate (BM) and graduate (MM) levels with demonstrated expertise in 20th- and 21st-century music, particularly within the context of American classical music.

Requirements

• PhD in musicology.
• Multiple years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrated ability to teach both introductory-level courses and advanced coursework related to the individual’s area(s) of expertise.
• Background in performance with the ability to incorporate this perspective into the instruction of music history.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a relatively small community of students, faculty, and administrators.
• Established record of collaboration and collegiality within academy and professional environments.
• Passion for teaching and the ability to foster curiosity and growth in students

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to candidates with a specialization in music post-1900.
• Commitment to championing all music, representing a wide range of styles and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Teach the undergraduate sequence in music history.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate elective courses in music history.
• Engage in curricular assessment and implement change in coordination with the Chair and Conservatory administration.
• Participate in graduate student placement exams.
• Act as academic advisor to a cohort of degree students.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• paid vacation and sick leave
• a 403(b)-retirement plan with a generous employer matching contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree