[AMS-announce] JOB: Assistant Professor of Musicology (tenure-track), Belmont University, August 2008

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The School of Music at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August, 2008. Job responsibilities include teaching courses in Music History and Music Appreciation, maintaining an active record of research and writing, involvement in appropriate professional organizations, and participation in advising and committee work. A doctorate in music history/musicology is required.  Interest in areas of popular music and interdisciplinary courses will be an asset to the position. The candidate must be committed to excellent teaching and have the ability to relate to students of various interests.

Candidates are to apply online at http://www.belmont.edu/hr/Employment/index.html. While completing the application, applicants will be prompted to submit a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. In addition the candidate is asked to submit a writing sample showing recent writing and research.   Three current letters of recommendation, sent directly by the reference sources to the chair of the Musicology Search Committee, are required. The letters of reference should address the candidate's ability to fulfill the requirements of the position. Letters of reference will not be accepted by e-mail. Each applicant will be asked to respond to Belmont's mission, vision and values statements, articulating how the candidate's knowledge, experience and beliefs have prepared him/her to function in support of these statements. Representative syllabi from Music History courses taught and official transcripts will be required of all finalists.  Screening of applicants will begin January 15, 20
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Belmont's School of Music is a comprehensive, NASM accredited school of over 500 undergraduate and graduate majors. The School of Music offers 9 undergraduate and 5 graduate majors.  A comprehensive, coeducational university of 4500 students located in Nashville, TN, Belmont is a student-centered, teaching university focusing on academic excellence. The university is dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an academically challenging education in a Christian community of learning and service. 

Belmont is an EOE/AA employer under all applicable civil rights laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.