JOB: Associate Professor of Music History (Tenure Track), University of Massachusetts Amherst Full Time Job

Job Description

The Department of Music and Dance of the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks to hire an Associate Professor of Music History (with tenure). The position is open to candidates with research and teaching expertise in any area of historical musicology, although preference will be accorded to candidates whose expertise can complement that of current faculty. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position at the Associate Professor rank to begin September 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

-Maintain robust research activity of national and international stature.
-Teach a 2/2 load (a combination of general education classes, courses for undergraduate majors and minors, and graduate seminars).
-Supervise undergraduate and graduate research.
-Serve on committees at the department, college, and university level.
-Serve on committees and boards of professional societies/organizations.

Requirements

-Candidates for the position are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Music History/Musicology/Historical Musicology and have been awarded tenure at a comparable University.
-Have outstanding research and teaching records, appropriate for a senior-level appointment at the University.
-Record of service at the departmental/university level and in professional societies/organizations.
-Experience teaching large general education classes and supervising graduate research is preferred.

Additional Information

The selected candidate will undergo an expedited tenure process upon hiring.

This position is a 9-month academic year appointment at 100%FTE with full benefits.

For more information on living, working, and learning in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts please visit:

https://www.umass.edu/faculty-development/prospective-faculty

Position is dependent on available funding.

Application Instructions

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

-Curriculum Vitae (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 December 8, 2026. Applications received after this date may not be reviewed.