Assistant Professor, Musicology

University of Missouri - Columbia
College of Arts & Science
School of Music

This is a full-time, nine-month tenure-track position. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate musicology courses such as music history survey and graduate seminars; directing independent studies; supervising master's student research and serving on graduate committees; supervising graduate student assistants in the musicology area; and other standard non-teaching duties such as departmental, university, and professional service. Expectations include publishing and disseminating research through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations and pursuing creative/scholarly activities related to areas of interest and expertise.

Completed Ph.D. in musicology by August 15, 2027 is required.

Candidates will be evaluated on:
* Successful teaching experience in higher education required at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
* Demonstrated commitment to student mentorship
* Record of scholarly productivity-research publications, conference papers, and presentations-at time of application
* Research specialty that complements and expands those of current faculty
* Evidence of an active and substantive research agenda

Salary and Benefits: Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment begins August 15, 2027.

Applicants should upload (1) letter of application, (2) complete curriculum vitae, (3) sample research publication(s), and (4) links to undergraduate classroom teaching videos. Upon application, candidates will provide the names of three individuals who may be contacted to provide confidential letters of recommendation. Candidates may be asked to submit additional supporting materials at a later date. Official transcripts of all graduate study will be required prior to appointment.

Applicants may contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Wendy Sims (simsw@missouri.edu), with any questions about job duties. Contact Sonam Patel (sonam.patel@umsystem.edu) for any questions about the application process. Review of applications will begin October 30, 2026.

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.

Music at the University of Missouri (MU): The MU School of Music comprises 35 full-time faculty members and 250 music majors and offers a full range undergraduate and graduate degrees in music and music education. MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the flagship campus of the University of Missouri System. It is a Doctoral/Research Extensive institution, AAU member, and has a student body of over 30,000 students. MU is located in Columbia, a community of over 120,000 in mid-Missouri and a center of academic, cultural, medical, and business activity. Additional information about the School of Music is available
at http://music.missouri.edu/. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA employer.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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