"Assistant /Associate Professor of Music History/Ethnomusicology"

Job Details

Rank and Salary: Full-time, tenure track. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY,  founded in 1869, is becoming recognized as one of the leading institutions of higher education in the southeast. With rigorous student-focused academic programs and a faculty comprised of world-class scholars, these attributes have contributed to the U.S. News and World Report ranking Claflin thirteenth in its 2025 list of the nation's top historically black colleges/universities (HBCU's).

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC: The Claflin University Department of Music is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The department is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). As a degree-granting department, we offer two major programs of study: BA in Music Education and BA in Music and a jazz studies concentration.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate will teach the western music history sequence and world music. Additional teaching responsibilities may include other courses within the candidate’s areas of expertise. Oversee general education courses in Music Appreciation, Black Music and Jazz History. Develop and teach online courses. The candidate is expected to participate fully in departmental recruitment activities, promoting the department within the state, regionally, and nationally, committee service, grantsmanship and research obligations consistent with all faculty appointments.

QUALIFICATIONS: A graduate degree in Music History/Ethnomusicology or related field is required. A competed doctorate is required for a tenure track appointment and the rank of Assistant Professor. ABD will be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to continue a research agenda and participate in service activities. Administrative experience and or knowledge about AI or modern technologies in music. The successful candidate will have: 1) a demonstrated record of excellence of teaching in higher education; 2) a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and music; 3) a strong knowledge and command of current technology with skills to teach in multiple learning modalities.

Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The School of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applicants to submit the following materials through the Claflin University Job Opportunities website.

• A completed Claflin University Application (available on the University’s website)
• A letter of application outlining qualifications, including a statement of creative practice
• A statement of teaching philosophy and a brief explanation of your interest in teaching at Claflin University
• A current curriculum vitae or résumé
• A sample of completed or in-progress creative work
• Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including degrees earned, studies completed, or certificates awarded (official transcripts will be required upon hire)
• Three current letters of recommendation

* Addresses, telephone numbers, and email contact information for at least five professional references will be requested at a later stage in the process.

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the closing date at 803-535-5635 or TDD 1-800-735-8583.

Equal Opportunity Employer