[AMS-announce] JOB: Att. Professor, Musicology, Illinois Wesleyan University

[Announcements for the AMS]

Illinois Wesleyan University
School of Music
NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION:   Assistant Professor of Musicology; tenure-track position 

SALARY:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience 

Qualifications:  Doctorate in musicology completed by August 1, 2009 

Evidence of scholarly activity and promise of distinction in  the field 

Evidence of teaching excellence in music history at the college or university level, and the ability to teach world music 

A commitment to working and teaching with colleagues in  the School of Music and across the University in a liberal  arts environment 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach a two-semester, sophomore-level survey course in Western music history and a variety of additional specialized upper division courses in music history.  Integrate world music into the curriculum. 

Teach additional courses in the all-university general education program, including, but not limited to the campus-wide first-year introductory writing course. 

Maintain an active program of appropriate research activities.  Serve on committees and perform other services for the University.  Willingness to provide leadership with respect to curriculum development. 

APPOINTMENT:  Will begin August 1, 2009 

SCHOOL OF MUSIC: The School of Music, fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1930, offers the Bachelor of Music degrees in Composition, Education, and Performance, the Bachelor of Arts in Music, and an arts management minor offered in cooperation with the Department of Business Administration.  The School of Music has a full-time faculty of 19 and a part-time faculty of 30 who teach approximately 200 majors. 

UNIVERSITY: Illinois Wesleyan, a vibrant academic community of 2,100 students and 160 full-time faculty, is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.  Further information about the University and the School of Music can be found by visiting the University’s web site (http://www.iwu.edu), the School of Music’s web site (http://www.iwu.edu/music), and our Jobs Web Page at: http://www.iwu.edu/~iwujobs. 

PROCEDURE: Letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts, three recent letters of recommendation (under separate cover) should be sent to: 

                              Mario J. Pelusi, Director
                              School of Music
                              Illinois Wesleyan University
                              P.O. Box 2900
                              Bloomington, IL 61702-2900 

Please do not send additional materials (e.g., published work, papers, syllabi, course evaluations, recordings, etc.) unless requested.

Screening of applications will begin immediately.  To be assured of full consideration, all application materials must be received by December 1, 2008. 

Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse work force.