Assistant/Associate Professor of Musicology - School of Music

Assistant/Associate Professor of Musicology

School of Music

College of Fine and Applied Arts

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Position Summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-system faculty member in Musicology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek an imaginative, dynamic colleague whose scholarship prioritizes ethnographic methodologies in relation to the study of music and sound, and who is prepared to teach a wide range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking Musicology program within a world-class research university. We encourage applications from candidates who bring diverse perspectives and innovative approaches to musicological scholarship. This appointment begins August 16, 2025. Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

Located on the Urbana-Champaign campus, the University of Illinois School of Music is a center for creativity and collaboration through performance, research, and education. Historically rich in tradition, the School of Music is a resource for music scholarship of all kinds and offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to its more than 700 students in many different fields of study. Hosting a diverse population of faculty, students, and staff, the School of Music embraces innovation and discovery while providing an array of musical and engagement opportunities within the artistic and educational communities of Urbana and Champaign. Please see http://music.illinois.edu for information regarding the University of Illinois School of Music.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the School of Music. Their courses will serve a diverse undergraduate population of students majoring in performance, musicology, education, composition, and music technology/production, as well as non-music majors. They will teach graduate students who are studying for advanced degrees in musicology, performance, conducting, and composition; they will also supervise student research, including Master’s theses and Ph.D. dissertations in musicology, and research projects for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree. They will sustain a scholarly agenda that has the potential for national and international impact; establish and maintain partnerships with academic and community organizations; build relationships to attract, support, and retain students in Musicology; and contribute to service in the Musicology Area, the School of Music, and the profession.

All employees of the School of Music are also expected to embrace the following core ideals:

• Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, one that reflects the entire State of Illinois.
• Support the University of Illinois’ dedication to being a community of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success and well-being through both teaching excellence and broader mentorship.
• Seek out opportunities for collaboration with colleagues on and off campus, and within and across disciplines.
• View recruiting and retention, particularly of members of underserved communities, as fundamental to the position and to the School’s success.
• Work as a cooperative member of the School’s communities and serve as a model of integrity and collegiality.
• Exhibit passion for your work, the School, and the role of music in our society.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in ethnomusicology, musicology, or a closely related field conferred by August 15, 2025.
• Evidence of scholarly activity that shows potential for national and international impact.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses and preparedness to teach at the graduate level.
• Expertise in ethnographic methodologies.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Scholarly expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Ecomusicology and affiliated fields
• Gender and Sexuality Studies in Music
• Global Black and African Diasporic Sonic Practices
• Indigenous/First Nations Sonic Practices
• Ludomusicology
• Sound Studies
• Other emergent areas and approaches.
• Teaching experience with a variety of styles and repertoires, particularly music by BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, living musicians, and music from African American, Black, and Indigenous cultural traditions.
• Experience advising graduate research in musicology/ethnomusicology or a closely related field.
  
  

Our Musicology program fosters interdisciplinary and globally engaged research and teaching. The program values approaches that integrate musicological scholarship with ethnographic methodologies, cultural and critical theories, performance, and an emphasis on diverse musical practices. Faculty specializations span a wide variety of topics; they mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, while contributing to the academic community through research, teaching, and service, and fostering connections across the university and beyond; many members sustain affiliations and collaborations with other departments, centers, and programs across the campus.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic faculty position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is August 16, 2025. The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent positions is $70,000 - $79,787 for Assistant professors and $84,463 - $101,477 for Associate professors. The final salary offered will be determined by an assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. Work authorization sponsorship is available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on December 1, 2024. Apply for this position using the “Apply Now” button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Interviews may be conducted before the closing date, but no hiring decision will be made until after the close of the search. For full consideration, please submit the following:

• Letter of interest that addresses teaching, research, and a vision for the evolving landscape of musicology.
• Diversity, equity, access, and inclusion statement, and how this intersects with the applicant’s teaching, research, and/or service.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Names and contact information of three references.
  
  

Candidates who advance may be asked to submit additional materials.

For further information about this specific position, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Magee, Search Committee Chair ( [email protected] ) or Micki Hallam, Human Resource Coordinator ( [email protected] ).For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected] .

Requisition ID: 1027588

Job Category: Faculty

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu