[AMS-announce] JOB: Music History, Eastern Illinois University

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Eastern Illinois University

College of Arts & Humanities

Department of Music
 

Position Announcement

Music History 

Position:  Music History - Tenure Track 

Rank: Assistant Professor 

Salary:   Commensurate with experience 

Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music history and a general education world music course, supervise graduate and undergraduate honors theses, and assist with the coordination and development of the graduate and undergraduate curricula. Other duties may be assigned depending on the candidate’s qualifications and departmental need. 

Qualifications: Doctorate at or near completion in Musicology required. An engaging classroom manner, expertise in the use of instructional technology, and a strong commitment to research/creative activity are essential. 

Deadline: Review of applications begins November 13, 2006 and continues until filled, but in order to receive full consideration, all materials should be received by this date. 

Application: Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, contact information for five professional references, transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable initially), and three current letters of recommendation to: 

      Joseph Martin, Assistant Chair

      Department of Music

      Eastern Illinois University

      600 Lincoln Avenue

      Charleston, IL 61920

      jmartin at eiu.edu 

Starting Date:  August 16, 2007

The University & Community: Eastern Illinois University strongly emphasizes teaching excellence in a residential setting. Approximately 11,000 on-campus students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. Non-traditional and part-time students are enrolled in programs at both on- and off-campus sites. Eastern offers faculty a wide range of research and public service activities. The University is located in east central Illinois and combines the benefits of a community of 20,000 with access to several cities, including Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. 

Affirmative Action: Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community.