"Assistant Professor of Musicology"

The Division of Music in the Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic scholar-teacher with trans-disciplinary teaching and research interests in any area of musicology complementing those of the current faculty. Teaching responsibilities include introductory courses and special topic seminars for undergraduate majors and non-majors as well as graduate research methods and seminars. Tenure-track faculty teach an equivalent of 12 contact hours per week with course releases given for research and service. Other duties include supervision of master theses, pedagogy projects, undergraduate and graduate advising, and service to the University.

Minimum Qualifications: Completed Ph.D. by August 1, 2026; proven success in teaching undergraduate music courses; and evidence of scholarly potential.

Preferred Qualifications: Completed Ph.D. in hand at time of application; proven success in teaching undergraduate and graduate music courses; and evidence of scholarly productivity.

Application: Submit a cover letter that addresses teaching experience and philosophy as well as current and future research agenda, and a complete curriculum vitae via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/170787 (position number 6357). Letters of recommendation, writing samples, and a sample syllabus will be requested in later rounds. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2025. The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

The Division of Music is a professional, comprehensive institution devoted to the advancement of performance and scholarship, the preparation of the next generation of music professionals, and service in the artistic life of our community, nation, and world. The faculty of internationally acclaimed artists, scholars, and educators care deeply about their students and work collaboratively to serve the mission of the Division.

SMU is an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas. SMU offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. Explore SMU at http://www.smu.edu. Our beautifully shaded campus of Georgian-Revival-inspired architecture is situated in the heart of Dallas. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, a culturally rich arts and global business center, is home to many universities, arts organizations and Fortune 500 corporations. Visit http://www.dallaschamber.org.