Montclair State University is hiring: Assistant/Associate Professor of Music His

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• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
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Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Housed within Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Music History (tenure-track) will serve as Head of Music History, teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and maintain a research profile in musicology or ethnomusicology. Possible teaching assignments include courses in the School of Music’s three-semester undergraduate Music History sequence, a graduate-level course in musicological research methods, and special topics courses in the successful candidate’s scholarship area. In the role of Head of Music History, this position supervises all adjunct instructors and course content of multi-section Music History and General Music courses, oversees offerings in Montclair’s general education SEEDS program serving 700-800 students throughout the university, manages content and review of comprehensive exams for School of Music graduate students in collaboration with the Music Theory Head, and collaborates with School of Music faculty in curriculum development throughout Montclair’s undergraduate and graduate music programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD, EdD, or DMA degree is required at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated success in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level is preferred.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of Montclair State University and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first-generation students.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience.

STARTING DATE: September 1, 2025.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and representative publications, which can be uploaded during the application process.
• 3 letters of recommendation, which can be sent to: music@montclair.edu.

APPLY BY:

• The position is open until filled, and application review begins immediately with priority consideration to applications received by November 25, 2024.
• Questions should be addressed to the search committee co-chairs, Aaron Helgeson (helgesona@montclair.edu) and Michael Viega (viega@montclair.edu).

Department: Cali School of Music

Position Type: Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement:

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy:

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/