[AMS-announce] JOB: Musicology & Ethnomusicology, Nazareth College

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Position:  Assistant Professor of Musicology, with a subspecialty in Ethnomusicology 

Appointment date: August, 2007 

Responsibilities: 
Teach in the following areas: 
undergraduate music history survey. 
upper level course in twentieth century music and culture. 
graduate music history course and/or undergraduate liberal studies courses in non-western music. 
upper level music history courses as needed. 
Teach and coordinate music course offerings for non-majors.  
Collaborate with departmental team regarding curriculum development and evaluation in the academic area (music history, music theory, composition, and aural skills) and recruitment of music history students. 
Remain active as a scholar. 
Serve as an academic advisor for department undergraduate students. 
Complete other duties, as assigned, according to the candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs. 
 

Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Musicology, with emphasis on the common practice and 20th-century repertoire and culture. 
Subspecialty in ethnomusicology. 
Other subspecialties may include jazz, popular music, or gender studies. 
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level to music majors and non-majors. 
Interest in teaching in a liberal arts environment. 
Demonstrated scholarly activity. 

Rank and Salary:
Assistant Professor, tenure-track position. 
Salary commensurate with experience. 

Application:
Include cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of five references with current phone numbers and e-mail addresses, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a teaching portfolio including a statement of teaching philosophy (no videos at this time). Additional information may be requested from candidates at a later date. Send applications to: 
 

Dr. Carl Wiens, Musicology Search Committee

                  Department of Music

                  Nazareth College

                  4245 East Avenue,

                  Rochester, NY 14618-3790 

Deadline:  Wednesday, November 15, 2006.

The College:  Nazareth College is a thriving, independent, co-educational institution with 2,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students.  The college is located minutes from downtown Rochester, noted for its internationally recognized industries and museums, and for its cultural diversity.  Nazareth College seeks individuals with an understanding of the benefits and importance of ethnic and racial diversity on campus and demonstrated commitment to the promotion of such diversity.  EOE/AA.

Statement of Respect & Diversity: We, the Nazareth community, embrace both respect for the person and freedom of speech. The College promotes civility and denounces acts of hatred or intolerance. The free exchange of ideas is possible only when concepts, values, and viewpoints can be expressed and challenged in a manner that is neither threatening nor demeaning. It is the policy of Nazareth College, in keeping with its efforts to foster a community in which the diversity of all members is respected, not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, or disability. Respect for the dignity of all peoples is an essential part of the College's tradition and mission and its vision of the future.