University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Teaching Assistant Professor of Musicology
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States
The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking candidates for a Teaching Assistant Professor position in Musicology with expertise in musical theater and popular music.
We wish to hire a pedagogically innovative colleague to serve a wide range of students pursuing a broad liberal arts education across the university, as well as music majors and minors studying western art music, jazz, musical theater, and popular music.
The selected candidate will teach courses on the history and culture of musical theater, rock music, and popular music, along with other courses that align with the candidate's research interests and our departmental mission.
This is a full-time, teaching-track (non-tenure-track) position with an initial 3-year appointment and the possibility of renewal and promotion. Teaching load will be three (3 credit-hour) courses per semester or the equivalent. Responsibilities begin on July 1, 2026.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in a relevant field. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preference will be given for candidates holding a Ph.D. or equivalent in Musicology or related field, and who have at least two years of classroom teaching experience at the university level. Application Instructions
Applicants are asked to submit: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for four references. Letters of recommendation are not required at the time of application. The committee may solicit additional materials including letters of recommendation, one writing sample (a complete chapter or article, which may be in draft form), a sample syllabus, and a teaching statement that addresses strategies candidates might use in a public university setting where students reflect the socioeconomic, racial, religious, and other diverse characteristics across the state. Application review will begin on November 15, 2025. This offer of appointment is also contingent on documentation of employment eligibility. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in a relevant field. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preference will be given for candidates holding a Ph.D. or equivalent in Musicology or related field, and who have at least two years of classroom teaching experience at the university level. Application Instructions
Applicants are asked to submit: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for four references. Letters of recommendation are not required at the time of application. The committee may solicit additional materials including letters of recommendation, one writing sample (a complete chapter or article, which may be in draft form), a sample syllabus, and a teaching statement that addresses strategies candidates might use in a public university setting where students reflect the socioeconomic, racial, religious, and other diverse characteristics across the state. Application review will begin on November 15, 2025. This offer of appointment is also contingent on documentation of employment eligibility. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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