Assistant Professor (Music and Theater Arts, MIT)

The Music and Theater Arts Section of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) with a specialty in musicology, broadly defined. The rank of Assistant Professor holds an initial appointment of three years, with renewal determined at the end of the second year. A PhD in Musicology or a related field is required by the start of employment. The qualified candidate is actively engaged in original research in musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, or related fields, with a minimum of two years of teaching experience at the university level. The Section offers supportive mentorship to junior faculty and seeks individuals who practice collaboration, empathy, and self-reflection in the service of sustaining an inclusive and welcoming academic culture.

Faculty duties include teaching courses in music history and culture; conducting innovative research that contributes to the humanistic understanding of music; and advising students. The teaching load for an Assistant Professor is three classes per academic year. New faculty initially teach subjects in the existing curriculum and subsequently develop new course offerings in line with their interests and the needs of the Section. Assistant Professors are also expected to serve on committees, advise students, and participate fully in the governance of the Section, the School, and the Institute.

We request that applications and other materials, including a) cover letter, b) curriculum vitae, c) pedagogy statement (max. 300 words), and d) names of three referees who can speak to research and teaching (to be contacted for letters as needed), be submitted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27856. Additional materials, including writing samples and a teaching portfolio (video and syllabi), may be requested at a later date. To receive full consideration, applications must be completed by September 16, 2024.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT's full policy on nondiscrimination. Know your rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.

Contact Information for Interested Applicants:Email: music-scholar@mit.edu // Web site: https://mta.mit.edu/music