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Ethnomusicology / Musicology Vacancy: John Jay College, City University of New York

The Department of Art, Music and Philosophy at John Jay College seeks an ethnomusicologist or musicologist for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant or associate professor beginning Fall 2006. A Ph.D. in either preferred. Teaching duties will include a survey of American music (with emphasis on popular music), and possibly a world music survey (with emphasis on music cultures represented in New York City), an elementary theory course, and/or a general introduction to music. 4-3 course load, semester system. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to public higher education and teaching at the undergraduate level. Evidence of scholarly promise and demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching are required.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, located in mid-town Manhattan, New York City, is a member of the City University of New York system. It offers degrees at levels ranging from the associate’s through the bachelor's and master's degrees to the Ph.D., with most students majoring in the social sciences and subjects related to criminal justice. The department’s music program offers introductory-level courses to undergraduate non-majors.

Send a cover letter, CV, sample syllabus, and three letters of recommendation, postmarked by Dec. 9, 2005, to the following address. Faxed/emailed materials will not be accepted.

Peter Manuel, Chair
Music Search Committee
Department of Art, Music, and Philosophy
John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY
899 Tenth Avenue
New York, NY 10019



The Department of Music of the University of Pittsburgh seeks to make two appointments beginning September 1, 2006, pending budgetary approval.

Rank: Assistant Professor; full-time tenure stream.

Duties: Teach courses to undergraduate and graduate students, and direct theses and dissertations; conduct research and participate in scholarly communication; share in departmental responsibilities.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in music; potential for distinguished scholarship in music research in the history of western music, ethnomusicology, intercultural music, and/or music theory; record of excellent teaching; interest in working with colleagues in the department and in related disciplines.

We seek two scholars with approaches that extend and complement those of the current faculty. Research strengths may include 19th- and 20th-century music, Latin American music, South Asian music, American music, popular music, opera, music theory in relation to these topics, media studies, cultural studies, gender studies, sexuality studies, or other distinctive areas at the forefront of music research.

The Department of Music offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in a liberal-arts curriculum and Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with concentrations in composition and theory, ethnomusicology, and historical musicology; faculty specialties also include jazz and intercultural music. The graduate program, in addition to specialized instruction in the histories, methodologies, theoretical frameworks and analytical techniques of each discipline, provides an opportunity for interaction among them through a series of core courses and electives.

Further information is available at the Department's Website: http://www.pitt.edu/~musicdpt/.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a sample publication, and three letters of reference to:

Search Committee
c/o Professor Deane Root, Chair
Department of Music
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 624-4126

In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 28, 2005.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. We particularly invite applications from women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia.



The University of Denver, School of Music: Ethnomusicologist, full-time, tenure-track, Doctorate preferred, ABD considered. Rank: Assistant Professor.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in world musics and ethnomusicology; undergrad first-year seminars and writing-intensive core classes enrolling both music majors and non-music majors; collaborating on administrative tasks for the School of Music's University Program and serving on School of Music and University committees; maintain research agenda; ability to direct performing groups in candidate's area(s) of specialization also desirable. Start date: 09/01/2006. First deadline 11/15/2005. Position will remain open until filled. Must send three current letters of recommendation to:

David Montano, Chair
Ethnomusicology Search Committee
University of Denver
Lamont School of Music
2344 E. Iliff Ave.
Denver, CO 80208

All applicants must complete the on-line application at the web address below and attach a cover letter and CV.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at http://www.dujobs.org

The University of Denver is an EEO/AA Employer.



A&R And Production Coordinator

Putumayo World Music is seeking a highly motivated, extremely organized and hard-working person for a full time position as A&R and Production Coordinator. This position is directly involved with the development of Putumayo’s CDs and DVDs and other products as well as Putumayo’s internationally syndicated radio show. The position offers an exciting opportunity for anyone passionate about world music and cultures who is looking to be a part of this respected and growing company.

Required skills include proficiency with PCs and all of the standard software, excellent English language writing and proofreading expertise, multi-lingual in Spanish and/or French a plus, ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment, ability to adhere to deadlines and ensure others do as well, passion and involvement with world music and culture, and the ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities include:

Please email cover letter and resume to jacob@putumayo.com



Faculty Vacancy In Persian Music

The Claire Trevor School of the Arts at the University of California, Irvine, seeks to appoint an outstanding ethnomusicologist as its first Maseeh Professor in Persian Performing Arts. Candidates for this endowed professorship should have credentials in scholarship and/or performance appropriate for appointment with tenure at the rank of either Professor or Associate Professor.

Applicants should have a distinguished record in both research and teaching related to Persian music and should be able to contribute to the foundation of academic courses across the broader field of ethnomusicology. The work of the successful candidate will be supported by a substantial annual research and teaching allocation. In addition to holding a faculty position within the Department of Music, the Maseeh Professor will serve as one of three core faculty members in the newly established Samuel M. Jordan Center for Persian Studies and Culture, an interdisciplinary center based in the School of the Humanities, teaming in this capacity with both the Maseeh Chair in Persian Studies and Culture (who serves also as the Center's Director) and the Baskerville Professor of Persian Studies and Culture.

Applications and nominations should be directed to:

Professor David Brodbeck
c/o Secretary to the Maseeh Search Committee
Department of Music
Claire Trevor School of the Arts
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697

Applications should include a detailed cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three to five references (with contact information). Additional material should not be submitted until requested.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2005. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

The University of California, Irvine has an active career partner program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to excellence through diversity.



The Department of Music at the University of Alberta

The Department of Music at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in ethnomusicology. Applicants should have a completed PhD, or be near completion by the appointment date, and have relevant teaching experience and publications. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for excellence in research as well as teaching and be prepared to teach at all levels, to supervise both undergraduate and graduate students, to participate in administrative work including service on departmental and university committees, and to contribute to the development of a graduate program built on the active interaction of ethnomusicology, music theory, and historical musicology. Salary for this rank begins at $53,580 (2005-6 level) and the position includes the full range of benefits. The appointment will commence July 1, 2006.

Ethnomusicology at the University of Alberta includes the Canadian Centre for Ethnomusicology, and the FolkwaysAlive! initiative, supported by the Office of the Vice President-Research, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution. Besides graduate programs in ethnomusicology at the MA and PhD levels, undergraduate music majors may also specialize in ethnomusicology via a World Music Route.

Candidates should send a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae (with full contact information, including phone numbers and e-mail address), graduate transcript, samples of writing from recent research publications or presentations (25 pages maximum suggested), and three confidential letters of reference. The closing date for applications is 13 January 2006. All application materials should be sent directly to: Professor Leonard Ratzlaff, Chair, Department of Music, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB T6G 2C9, Canada. For information about the Department of Music, please consult the Department webpage at http://www.ualberta.ca/music. Inquiries concerning this position may be directed to the Chair at leonard.ratzlaff@ualberta.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. The records arising from this competition will be managed in accordance with provisions of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP).



UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures

Announcement of Two Faculty Positions Beginning Fall 2006 or when filled

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Culture, Performance, and Globalization

Position Description
The Department of World Arts and Cultures at UCLA invites applications from scholars and/or artists for two open-rank positions focused on culture, performance, and globalization. The applicants’ artistic or scholarly research might focus on the migration of aesthetic practices; borders and border crossing; citizenship and immigration; new approaches to ethnographic inquiry and research methods; or new approaches to choreography/performance, with the intention of extending, illuminating, or critiquing theories and practices of globalization.

Responsibilities of the positions include active pursuit of a program of research, publication, and/or creative work; graduate and undergraduate teaching and advising; and service to the home unit. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute energetically to the interdisciplinary and intercultural theoretical dialogues that define the intellectual vitality of the Department of World Arts and Cultures. One candidate may also be invited to accept a split appointment with UCLA’s International Institute.

Qualifications
Ph.D., M.F.A., or other terminal degree preferred. We especially invite applications from candidates who are interested in connecting with fields and disciplines outside their own, and who are strongly committed to scholarly or artistic research. Theoretical and geographical interests are open, though candidates whose international engagements include Mexico, Latin America, the Black Atlantic, Asia, the Islamic world, and the borders between, are strongly encouraged to apply. International experience and commitments are essential.

Rank/Salary
Level of appointment and salary will be determined by the candidates’ qualifications and professional experience.

Application
Applicants must apply online at www.wac.ucla.edu. Requirements include a CV; 150-250-word narrative bio and a statement providing context for the applicant’s research and teaching interests; sample publication and/or documentation of creative work; and email addresses for three references. Hard copies of supplemental materials that cannot be uploaded should be sent directly to:
Chair, Search Committee
UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures
P.O. Box 951608
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1608

Deadline: applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, December 1, 2005, closing on Friday, January 13, 2006, with all supplemental materials to be received at the address above by January 13, 2006.

UCLA welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The University of California, Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986).



Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology

The University of Denver

School of Music: Ethnomusicologist, full-time, tenure-track, Doctorate preferred, ABD considered. Rank: Assistant Professor. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in world musics and ethnomusicology; undergrad first-year seminars and writing-intensive core classes enrolling both music majors and non-music majors; collaborating on administrative tasks for the School of Music's University Program and serving on School of Music and University committees; maintain research agenda; ability to direct performing groups in candidate's area(s) of specialization also desirable. Start date: 09/01/2006. First deadline 11/15/2005. Position will remain open until filled. Must send three current letters of recommendation to:

David Montano, Chair
Ethnomusicology Search Committee
University of Denver
Lamont School of Music
2344 E. Iliff Ave.
Denver, CO 80208

All applicants must complete the on-line application at the web address below and attach a cover letter and CV.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at http://www.dujobs.org

The University of Denver is an EEO/AA Employer.