[AMS-announce] JOB: Asst. / Assoc. Professor, music history or theory (19th-20th c.) Cornell University

[Announcements for the AMS]

MUSIC HISTORIAN OR THEORIST
SPECIALIZING IN 19TH- OR 20TH-CENTURY MUSIC

(Assistant or Associate Professor)

The Cornell University Department of Music seeks a music historian or theorist specializing in Western music of the 19th or 20th century.? Depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate, the position will be at the rank of either Assistant Professor, tenure-track; or Associate Professor, with the possibility of the immediate granting of tenure.? The appointment will commence July 1, 2009.?

The successful candidate will have the doctorate (or equivalent professional accomplishment) in music history or music theory, and outstanding scholarly potential with the promise of establishing an international reputation.? The successful candidate will also have training and experience such as to qualify him or her to teach in the theory program for undergraduate music majors.

A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of recommendation should be sent to:

Professor James Webster
Chair, Musicology Search Committe
Department of Music
Lincoln Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY? 14853-4101

Please do not send scholarly writings or other materials unless asked to do so. Review of applications will begin October 17, 2008; the final deadline for receipt is October 31.

Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee at the address given above, or by e-mail at: jcw4 at cornell.edu

Information about the Department may be found at:
http://cudm.knowledgetown.com/wordpress/

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Qualified female and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.