Assistant/Associate Professor of Music in Musicology/Music History
The Department of Music at Lehigh University seeks applications for a tenure track
professor in musicology/music history at the Associate or Advanced Assistant
professor level starting in August 2023. This will be an appointment with competitive
compensation. A DMA or PhD in Music History/Musicology or a related field is
required. Applicants must possess at least two years of college teaching experience,
and have several publications that have been peer reviewed.
Teaching duties for this position will primarily include the Western music history
canon. Opportunities exist for the successful hire to teach in other academic areas of
interest, including but not limited to, popular and art music traditions from around the
world. This will complement the primary function, as well as add possibilities for
interdisciplinary teaching and research. The successful candidate will be expected to
maintain an active research agenda. The holder of this position will be expected to
work with students towards capstone preparation, as well as fulfill other service
duties such as advising, recruitment and committee work in the department as well
as the College of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will also be expected
to draw on experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are central
components of Lehigh's academic footprint.
The department’s academic offerings include a BA in Music as well as a music minor
in a liberal arts university setting. A large portion of the Music Department is devoted
to instrumental and vocal ensembles. Students are able to pursue capstone
experiences in all areas of music, including performance, composition, and historical
research.
Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and
learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized
among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous
academic community for nearly 7,000 students. Lehigh University has some 5,000
undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and about 550 full-time faculty members.
Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area. Over
820,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York
City and Philadelphia.
To apply, please submit:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. A chapter or article-length published writing sample
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. A research statement
6. Statement of how the candidate would contribute to a diverse and
inclusive environment in research/creative work, teaching, and service
within the college.
All applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. The
application deadline is January 15, 2023. Review of applications will begin on
January 15, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the
position should be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Eugene Albulescu,
eua2@lehigh.edu.
Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic
information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation,
or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus
community and are especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through
their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the
recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the
careers of women in academic sciences and engineering
http://www.lehigh.edu/luadvance/ and is among institutions of higher education
recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award.
Additional information about Lehigh's commitment to diversity and inclusion is
available at https://diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu/. Lehigh University provides
competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits.
More information about Work/Life Balance for Faculty can be found at
https://provost.lehigh.edu/work-life-balance. Lehigh University supports dual
career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty
https://dualcareer.lehigh.edu/dual-career. |