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Assistant Professor of Musicology
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Position Number: 5607448
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Assistant Professor of Musicology

Requisition Number: 58828
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder seeks a historical musicologist for a tenure-track position (assistant professor). Appointment date: August 14, 2025.
A PhD in music (completed no later than August 2025) with a focus on historical musicology is required. The area of specialty is open; the successful candidate will add breadth and depth to the current faculty's research profile and be able to work across disciplinary lines.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Students pursuing the PhD in musicology take coursework in both historical musicology and ethnomusicology, eventually selecting one of these areas for specialization. With nine faculty lines and an average graduate cohort of fifteen students, the PhD program is characterized by close faculty-student interactions. Recent graduates have landed full-time teaching positions and post-doctoral fellowships. In addition to offering graduate seminars, the musicology faculty broadly serves over 500 students in the College of Music pursuing bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in performance, composition, conducting, jazz studies, music education, and music theory, as well as thousands of non-music majors from across the campus. We also offer undergraduate degrees in musicology.
The College of Music strives to be a community whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek candidates who share this dedication. The warm and collegial climate of the College of Music as a whole reflects the genuine respect among faculty and staff and the unified goal of providing a nurturing and encouraging environment for the students.
CU Boulder is located in one of the most picturesque and desirable geographic locations in the country, within easy driving distance of a major metropolitan area and the Rocky Mountains.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Teaching expectations: Musicology faculty members teach four courses per year (two per semester) and participate in graduate committee work, including students earning master's and doctoral degrees outside of musicology. Mentoring graduate students in their research and writing skills is a significant part of the job. Courses to be taught range from the undergraduate (non-major and major) through doctoral levels. Teaching undergraduate music history survey courses is expected.
Research expectations: Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a clear research agenda with a growing record of peer-reviewed conference presentations and publications. These must show outstanding writing skills and serve as a model for students. Publication expectations for tenure can be found in the College of Music Bylaws (Part IX, Article IV).
Service expectations: The University of Colorado Boulder uses a 40-40-20 model for faculty evaluation (40% teaching, 40% research, 20% service). Service activities range from participating in college and campus committees to serving organizations in the academy at large.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this assistant professor position is $70,500 - $79,000, plus possible summer research stipend. Onboarding assistance is available within department guidelines.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

A PhD in music (completed no later than August 2025) with a focus on historical musicology.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Curriculum vitae.
Cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
Writing Sample (journal article or equivalent length).
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Please upload a short essay (500-word limit) that addresses the following statement: "The College of Music recognizes that our mission is strengthened by contributions of varied perspectives. Describe what your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion looks like in your practice."

All files must be converted to PDF format.

During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three (3) references. We may request confidential letters of recommendation later in the search process. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.

Applications received by November 1, 2024, will receive full consideration. This position will remain open until filled.
For questions, please contact Robert Shay, Professor of Musicology at robert.shay@colorado.edu.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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