[AMS-announce] JOB: Asst. Prof., Musicology, University of Arkansas

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MUSICOLOGY

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Primary responsibilities include teaching courses in historical musicology to undergraduate and graduate students, and maintaining an active and visible research program.

QUALIFICATIONS:  PhD required for tenure-track appointment; ABD considered. Record and promise of outstanding teaching and research.

RANK & SALARY:  Assistant Professor; tenure track; salary is competitive and commensurate with credentials of candidate.

STARTING DATE:  August 15, 2009

ENVIRONMENT:  The University of Arkansas is a land grant college located in Fayetteville, a city of 58,000. Enrollment is approximately 19,000; the Department of Music has 30 full-time faculty, 8 part-time faculty,  and 300 undergraduate and 25 graduate students.  Degrees offered include the BA in Music, the BM in Music Education, Performance, Composition, and Theory; and the MM with a variety of emphases.  All degree programs are accredited by NASM.  Northwest Arkansas is a metropolitan area of approximately 350,000 people and is statistically one of the fastest growing regions in the nation.  Fayetteville offers a rich cultural environment and the geographical area is consistently cited as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States.

PROCEDURE:  To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to the address below. Applications will be considered beginning November 15, 2008.

Dr. Stephen Gates, Chair
Musicology Search Committee
201 Billingsley Music Building
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.