Open-Rank Faculty Position in Musicology

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  Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses at the Frost School of Music. These may include courses listed in our academic bulletin (e.g., Music Bibliography, Music of the Romantic Period, Music in the United States, Music of Latin America), as well as topics in the scholar's field(s) of expertise.
• Pursue a vibrant program of scholarly research that demonstrates continued professional growth and visibility.
• Mentor and advise students in the Musicology Department and the Frost School of Music.
• Contribute service to the department, the Frost School, the University, and the profession (e.g., state/national organizations) and contribute to the creative and intellectual life of the university.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Earned PhD in musicology, music history, or ethnomusicology by August 15, 2026
• An exemplary record of scholarly publication and research
• Evidence of effective teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels
• Evidence of or strong potential for developing a national/international scholarly profile (commensurate with rank)
  
  

Preferred Areas Of Expertise

• Interdisciplinary approaches to music research
• Musics of the Americas (broadly conceived)
• Music and community
• Culturally responsive pedagogies
  
  

Rank and Salary

Rank And Salary Are Commensurate With Qualifications And Experience.

Application Materials and Submission

• CV
• Cover letter
• Writing sample (not exceeding 12,000 words)
• A list of three references with contact information
  
  

Review of applications will begin on April 17, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration. However, the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Expected start date: August 15, 2026

If you have any further questions, please contact Marysol Quevedo, search committee chair, at m.quevedo2@miami.edu

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Faculty