Music Studies (Assistant or Associate Professor). Skidmore College, a vibrant liberal arts college with a long-standing and thriving investment in music, invites applications from music scholars (broadly defined to include historical, theoretical, cognitive, and anthropological/sociological approaches--specialization is open) who are committed to teaching music within the context of a liberal arts college.  The successful candidate will have expertise that equips them to teach about a range of musics and methods, and with a variety of pedagogies.  Primary teaching will consist of: core courses in (ethno)musicology and/or theory, including our gateway “Thinking About Music”; upper-level seminars in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise; and an interdisciplinary first-year seminar.  A background in applied music, and/or a demonstrated ability to integrate musical creation (e.g., performance, ensemble-direction, composition, improvisation) with humanities-based study is desirable. We seek an imaginative, engaging, and energetic colleague with a disposition toward collaboration within a highly interdependent faculty. The successful candidate will support and contribute to the growing diversity of our academic community by proactively fostering an environment of inclusivity; individuals from historically underrepresented groups, and those with experience teaching and mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds, are encouraged to apply.

Education Required: PhD or ABD required.

Required documents needed to apply: Applicants must submit a letter of application, cv, and contact information for 3-5 references (who will only be contacted at a later stage of the search).  Letters of application should clearly state: the applicant’s interest in liberal-arts education and in Skidmore in particular; the applicant’s understanding of, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the applicant’s scholarly and teaching interests and achievements.  Submit applications online here.  Application review will begin January 3, 2023.

Pay Range:  Commensurate with experience

In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice.

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