"Visiting Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music"

Visiting Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music

Department of Music

Location: Amherst, MA

Open Date: Nov 17, 2025

Description

The Amherst College Department of Music invites applications for a full-time, three-year visiting appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor, from artist-scholars whose work centers on the compositional and social dimensions of digital audio production and studio practices in popular music. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about Amherst by visiting our web page for prospective faculty at https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/provost_dean_faculty/faculty-recruitment-and-mentoring/faculty_hiring/for-candidates.

The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026. The teaching load is two courses per semester, and, in addition, the candidate may be asked to advise senior theses. The successful candidate should have a terminal degree in their field or equivalent professional experience. Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter discussing their teaching, creative work, and/or research, a CV, two examples of their professional work, and a list of three references who may be asked to submit recommendation letters electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/177854.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $75,000 to $115,000. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

Amherst College is one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country. The college is committed to providing financial aid that meets 100 percent of every student's demonstrated need, and nearly 60 percent of Amherst students receive financial aid. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at teaching and mentoring a broad range of students. The college is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff and works to support all members of its community. Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply.