Jobs in the Field

The following list of available positions in the field of music is provided for CBMR website visitors. The CBMR provides the listings on this page as a service for its members and cannot be held accountable for the accuracy or content of the following listings.

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Tufts University
Musicology or Ethnomusicology: two one-semester part-time positions in musicology or ethnomusicolocy, with the possibility for one person to fill both positions
Review of applications will begin June 15, 2012
Posted May 9, 2012

Position 1: One-semester, part-time position as undergraduate teacher of Music 39: African American Music, a wide-ranging course for non-majors that concerns the development of Black art and church music (including Spirituals and Gospel), works by classical composers, as well as popular idioms such as ragtime, jazz, R&B, and hip hop. Meets Monday & Wednesday 10:30–11:45. Candidates are sought who have broad interests and a strong commitment to teaching historical and cultural studies in an imaginative and compelling manner. Ph.D. or ABD in musicology or ethnomusicology and teaching experience required.
Position 2: One-semester, part-time position as undergraduate teacher of Music 3-01: Introduction to World Music: Exploration of diverse musical traditions around the world. Musical systems, musical instruments, lives of musicians, social settings of performance, music, and culture. Previous musical training not required. Meets Tuesday & Thursday, 12:00–1:15 pm. Candidates are sought who have broad interests and a strong commitment to teaching historical and cultural studies in an imaginative and compelling manner. Ph.D. or ABD in ethnomusicology and teaching experience required.
The positions may be filled singly or in combination. Review of applications will begin June 15 and continue until the positions are filled. Send cover letter, c.v., and three letters of recommendation to African American Music Search, Department of Music, Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center, Tufts University, 20 Talbot Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155. For inquires about the positions please write to MusicSearch@tufts.edu. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty; members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

University of Oregon
Adjunct Instructors, Music Performance Disciplines
Review of applications will begin December 31, 2012
Posted April 23, 2012

The School of Music and Dance at the University of Oregon invites applications for temporary, part-time, limited-duration teaching positions in the music program. Positions may be one-term (ten weeks) or multiple terms as needed, but with the possibility of renewal for up to a total of three years depending on need, funding, and performance. Areas of expertise include performance-related instruction in harp, jazz drum set, piano, strings (violin, viola, cello, Suzuki pedagogy), voice, winds, and brass. Relevant university level teaching experience or professional experience required. Master’s degree in a relevant field in music is required, though in exceptional circumstances, significant professional experience in a relevant field may substitute for the degree. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled. Complete applications include a letter of application indicating area(s) of expertise from those named above (up to three), c.v. or résumé, and names and contact information for three references. The application materials should be packaged as a single PDF file, using the applicant's last name and search no. 121101 as the document title (e.g., Smith_121101.pdf) and emailed to musicsearch@uoregon.edu. This is a paperless search; contact musicsearch@uoregon.edu with questions or concerns. The University of Oregon is an AA/EO/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity. We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Some positions are subject to criminal background checks.

University of Oregon
Adjunct Instructors, Academic Music Disciplines (History, Theory, Composition, Education)
Review of applications will begin December 31, 2012
Posted April 23, 2012

The School of Music and Dance at the University of Oregon invites applications for temporary, part-time, limited-duration teaching positions in the music program. Positions may be one-term (ten weeks) or multiple terms as needed, but with the possibility of renewal for up to a total of three years depending on need, funding, and performance. Areas of expertise include courses in general music history and literature including world music, music appreciation, film, jazz, rock, and popular musics; music theory and musicianship courses including aural skills and keyboard skills; undergraduate music composition; and general music education courses including early childhood and elementary music education courses, and practicum field experience supervision. Relevant university-level teaching experience or professional experience required. Master’s degree in a relevant field in music is required, though in exceptional circumstances, significant professional experience in a relevant field may substitute for the degree. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled. Complete applications include a letter of application indicating area(s) of expertise from those named above (up to three), c.v. or résumé, and names and contact information for three references. The application materials should be packaged as a single PDF file, using the applicant’s last name and search no. 121102 as the document title (e.g., Smith_121102.pdf) and emailed to musicsearch@uoregon.edu. This is a paperless search; contact musicsearch@uoregon.edu with questions or concerns. The University of Oregon is an AA/EO/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity. We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Some positions are subject to criminal background checks.

University of Missouri–St. Louis
Music Education
Review of applications began April 10, 2012
Posted April 9, 2012

Direct the MME degree program; coordinate the BME degree program; teach undergraduate and graduate instrumental music education courses; manage the Music Mac Computer Lab; recruit students for the MME and BME degree programs. Scholarly/creative activity as a music educator. Doctorate in music or music education, experience as a collegiate educator, K–12 experience, and expertise in preparing future music teachers all required. Associate Professor, full-time, tenured or tenure track; salary and rank commensurate with experience. Nine-month joint academic appointment in the College of Education and the College of Fine Arts & Communication, Department of Music. Begin September 1, 2012. Screening begins April 10, 2012; position open until filled. Send letter of application, c.v., three letters of recommendation or placement file, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts. E-mail applications to Terry Alaniz at alanizt@umsl.edu are encouraged. Full contact information is Music Education Search Committee, c/o Terry Alaniz, Department of Music, University of Missouri–St. Louis, One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121. Phone 314.516.5981; Fax 314.516.6593. No publications, CDs, DVDs, or other supportive materials at this time. The University of Missouri–St. Louis is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.