Job Details
The School of Music at Baylor University seeks a nationally recognized musicologist or ethnomusicologist whose active and impactful research agenda is complemented by a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. This full-time, tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor appointment will begin on August 15, 2027. Details for this position can be found at https://apply.interfolio.com/192407.
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Musicology
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor, full-time, tenure-track
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Appointment Date: August 15, 2027
Qualifications
- PhD in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, or related field at time of appointment (August 15, 2027)
- Evidence of successful classroom teaching at the collegiate level
- Evidence of strong scholarly productivity and/or potential
- Experience teaching both music majors and non-majors
Responsibilities and Expectations
- Teach core undergraduate music culture and history courses, as well as graduate seminars, topics in the scholar's particular field of expertise, and other courses as assigned
- Maintain an active agenda of research and publication
- Collaborate closely with musicology and ethnomusicology faculty
- Demonstrate a commitment to fostering a caring and supportive learning environment through teaching, mentorship, and engagement in student scholarly and artistic activities
- Participate in Area, Division, Department, School of Music, and University service and activities
- Engage in significant research and/or professional and creative activities within the discipline and contribute to the intellectual life and Christian mission of Baylor University and the School of Music
About the Musicology Area
Baylor University’s Musicology Area offers an inspiring blend of rigorous scholarship, personalized mentorship, and vibrant musical engagement. Faculty are active in national and international discourse and engage in research across a wide range of historical and cultural specialties, including global music history, American music, ethnomusicology, Latin American music, and performance practice. Students explore the rich traditions and cultural contexts of music while developing exceptional skills in critical thinking, research, and writing. With small undergraduate class sizes, dedicated faculty specialists, and interdisciplinary opportunities throughout a major research university, Baylor provides an ideal environment for emerging scholars. Graduate students benefit from the program’s structure, characterized by small cohorts and individualized attention. Students are supported by a program known for its professional training, humanistic perspective, and commitment to student success, and they go on to thrive in diverse careers, from arts administration to teaching, community outreach, editing, performance, and research.
About the Baylor School of Music
At the Baylor School of Music, faith and artistry meet purpose. Our faculty guide exceptional students through a rigorous, musically rich education, where every performance, composition, and collaboration reflects excellence and depth. From captivating performers to musical scholars to contemporary innovators, Baylor shapes versatile artists and educators who thrive creatively and professionally.
What sets the Baylor School of Music apart?
- A vibrant community of 300 students from all 50 states and around the globe.
- Award-winning ensembles that have performed at every major national conference in the United States, and many of the world’s most prestigious venues.
- Our Emmy-nominated television concert event, A Baylor Christmas, reaches 150,000 households during the holidays.
- Over 300 live performances annually, giving students real-world experiences that prepare them for professional careers.
- Global opportunities through study abroad and mission trips, from Kenya to Japan to Brazil.
- Winners of Semper Pro Musica, our signature student competition, perform at Carnegie Hall.
- Research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.
- Baylor’s mission to integrate academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Joining the Baylor School of Music means becoming part of a legacy that combines rigorous artistry with a deep sense of purpose. Here, students, faculty, and staff together prepare a new generation of musicians and scholars to lead, serve, and inspire.
Application Procedure
Applicants shall submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/192407
- Signed letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Official transcript of highest academic degree earned
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Two examples of scholarly writing
- Contact information (address, phone, and email) for three professional references
- Completed self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form
Candidates moving forward in the interview process may be asked to provide three recommendation letters, as well as documented evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. sample syllabi, sample assignments, student evaluations, links to videos of teaching, etc.).
Active review of applications will begin on October 12, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Preference may be given to those who apply by October 12. Materials must be submitted via https://apply.interfolio.com/192407. Following initial review, applicants who advance in the search process may be asked to send additional materials. Materials received after December 15, 2026, will not be considered.
Please direct inquiries to:
Dr. Alfredo Colman
Associate Professor of Musicology/Ethnomusicology
Chair of the Musicology Search Committee
Alfredo_Colman@Baylor.edu
About Baylor University
With a main campus located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating people for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.
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