Title
Assistant Professor of Music
Posting Number
F00090JP
Department
Music
Position Summary
The Bowdoin College Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in Historical Musicology, beginning fall 2018. Two areas of focus are desired: 1) Western Art music, and 2) an equal or secondary interest in subfields such as cognitive musicology, film music, musical traditions in a geographical region not currently covered by our faculty, or other areas that would broaden departmental offerings. Teaching load is two courses each semester, and will include introductory-level survey courses, introductory and intermediate-level courses in music theory, an intermediate musicological methods course, and intermediate- and upper-level seminars in the candidate's areas of interest. Ability to contribute to the Department's performance concentration through courses and/or chamber ensemble coaching is welcomed.
The Department welcomes applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's ethnic and cultural diversity. We value a community in which students of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed. In your application materials, we encourage you to address how your teaching, scholarship, and/or mentorship will support our campus-wide engagement with inclusive excellence.
Bowdoin values a strong commitment to research and a promise of long-term successful scholarly engagement as well as a dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. There is internal funding in support of research, a junior sabbatical leave, and an accelerated post-tenure sabbatical schedule. A Ph.D. in Musicology or a related field is expected by date of appointment. We recognize that recruiting and retaining faculty may involve considerations of spouses and domestic partners. To that end, where possible, the College will attempt to accommodate and respond creatively to the needs of spouses and partners of members of the faculty.
Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please submit: 1) a cover letter that details your scholarly research agenda and describes your teaching experience; 2) a curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin November 17, 2017.
Founded on the Maine coast in 1794, Bowdoin is one of the oldest and most selective coeducational, residential liberal arts colleges in the country. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a 30-minute drive north of Portland, the College is in an area rich with natural beauty and year-round outdoor activities. Bowdoin's reputation rests on the excellence of its faculty and students, its intimate size, its strong sense of community, and its commitment to diversity (31.5% students of color, 5% international students and approximately 15% first-generation college students). Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. For further information about the College please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu.
Posting Date
10/02/2017
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
At the time of application, you will be required to include information for a minimum of three references, including name, title, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
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You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf.
Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
Job Start Date
07/01/2018
Job End Date
Job Type
Faculty
Background Check Package Requirements
Faculty/Administrative
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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