Lecturer in Musicology Full Time Job

Job Summary

The Department of Music and Dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer in Musicology. We welcome candidates with expertise in any area. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach courses on a broad range of musical traditions, including global, popular, and Western classical.

This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track position at the Lecturer rank to begin September 1, 2027. The initial appointment will be for two years. Reappointments in the first four years are at the Dean’s discretion and will be contingent upon both funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Essential Functions

Teach a 3/3 load (a combination of general education classes, courses for undergraduate music majors, and graduate seminars).

Provide service at the department, college, and university level, including serving on committees, mentoring students, and other obligations.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, or related fields. ABDs will be considered, with degree in hand expected by the time of appointment.

Experience teaching courses, including general education classes on global and/or popular musical traditions.

Preferred Qualifications

Research record of conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications.

Instructions for Applicants

Along with an employment application, please submit the following initial application materials:

– CV
– Cover Letter
– Contact information, including email addresses, for three professional references who will be willing to submit a letter of reference upon request.

The position will remain posted until filled. Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2026. Applications received after this date may not be reviewed.

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.