Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Race, Social Justice, and African Diasporic Studies)

Bucknell University • East Buffalo Township, PA

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About The Position

Bucknell University’s Department of Music invites applications for a year-long Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek candidates who specialize in African, African-American, and/or African-diasporic musical culture(s), and/or music and social justice. The successful candidate will teach three courses each semester in African, African-American, and/or African-diasporic music; critical intersections of music with race and social justice; jazz, rock, and/or hip-hop; cross-cultural perspectives in music; and/or other related areas. By the start date of the position, candidates are expected to have a doctorate or be ABD in Ethnomusicology, Africana/African-American/Black Studies, Jazz Studies, Musicology, or another related field. For additional information and to apply, please submit a cover letter addressing your teaching philosophy, scholarly interests, and commitment to equity and inclusion; and a current C.V. Candidates that progress through the interview process will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references so that confidential letters of reference may be obtained. All materials must be submitted online at careers.bucknell.edu. Questions about the position should be addressed by email to Professor Ryan Malone at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2026, and will continue until filled.

Requirements

• Doctorate or ABD in Ethnomusicology, Africana/African-American/Black Studies, Jazz Studies, Musicology, or another related field by the start date of the position
• Submit a cover letter addressing your teaching philosophy, scholarly interests, and commitment to equity and inclusion
• Submit a current C.V.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses each semester in African, African-American, and/or African-diasporic music
• Teach critical intersections of music with race and social justice
• Teach jazz, rock, and/or hip-hop
• Teach cross-cultural perspectives in music
• Teach other related areas

Benefits

• Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to): Flexible scheduling options determined by role; Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

What This Job Offers

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