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Assistant Professor in Ethnomusicology
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Position Number: 5773442
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Assistant Professor in Ethnomusicology

Requisition Number: 60154
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder's College of Music invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology! We seek an outstanding scholar of ethnomusicology, broadly defined, who can complement the current faculty and collaborate with scholars in the College of Music and across campus. We are interested in growing our offerings in musical cultures of Asia, Latin America, or Indigenous peoples, as well as popular music, ecomusicology, or cultural policy, though we encourage applications from scholars of all specialties.
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

Founded in 1920, the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music offers a wide range of programs for undergraduate and graduate study, uniquely combining advanced musical and musicological training with professionally oriented experiences and the rich resources of a leading research university. Active as award-winning professional performers, composers and scholars, College of Music faculty members are committed to helping students develop their talents and succeed in their chosen musical and scholarly endeavors. The College offers seven undergraduate and graduate degrees in 23 fields of study, along with an array of interdisciplinary opportunities, including certificates in music technology and entrepreneurship.
The Musicology area, well regarded nationally and internationally, offers a BA Musicology - World Music degree; BM Musicology; and Ph.D. in Musicology with historical musicology and ethnomusicology concentrations. The dynamic faculty scholars, with research trajectories in both historical musicology and ethnomusicology, emphasize an integrated core of courses for all musicology students. They engage in collaborative works with faculty in several academic units across the University of Colorado System in the areas of European Studies, international affairs, global health, media and communication, and historical and archaeological studies. Our recent doctoral graduates have won prestigious awards and conducted international research on a range of interdisciplinary topics such as migration, ecology, diplomacy and strategic studies to name but a few in several world culture and geographic areas including Latin America (Mexico, Cuba, Chile); Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa), Europe (Romania, Hungary, Spain, Sweden), Asia (Jordan, Japan), and among the North American First Nations and immigrant communities.
The American Music Research Center (AMRC) is a major resource that provides training for our students in archival skills and ethnographic work and documentation. It is a joint venture between the College of Music and the University Libraries devoted to discovering, sharing, and preserving American music of all kinds. The centerpiece is a celebrated repository of rare publications and manuscripts-housed in and curated by the Libraries-that includes significant resources in early American sacred music, the silent film era and the swing era, along with the region's most important collection of manuscripts and other materials devoted to Colorado and the American West. Further information is available at http://www.colorado.edu/amrc/
Located at the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, CU Boulder offers an unparalleled picturesque university setting, an inspiring higher education environment, year-round outdoor activities, and close proximity to the amenities of Boulder and Denver!
In 2020, the College of Music celebrated its centenary with the opening of a new wing, which houses new rehearsal and performance spaces to accommodate Musicology's World Music ensembles.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Teaching responsibilities include a 2-2 annual load consisting in graduate seminars and undergraduate courses for both music majors and non-majors. The successful candidate will maintain an active publication record and a significant national and international presence, as well as participate in college, university, and professional service.

What You Should Know

This appointment will begin August 14, 2025.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this full-time, tenure-track position is $70,500 - $79,000 plus full benefits.

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

The successful candidate will at the time of appointment hold a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current curriculum vitae.
Cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
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 December 1, 2024, will receive full consideration. This position will remain open until filled.
Inquiries should be directed to Austin C. Okigbo, Chair, Search Committee at austin.okigbo@colorado.edu.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Professor-in-Ethnomusicology/60154