Datum: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 13:45:05 -0600
Von: Stephen Slawek <slawek@...>
Betreff: Position announcement
An: SEM-L@...

The University of Texas at Austin
School of Music
NOTICE OF FACULTY VACANCY IN
MUSICOLOGY/ETHNOMUSICOLOGY
Beginning September 1, 2006


POSITION: Middle East Scholar in Ethnomusicology

RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor; tenure-track; rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in a relevant field, evidence of potential for excellence in research and success in teaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The University of Texas at Austin School of Music's Division of Musicology and Ethnomusicology seeks a scholar with demonstrable potential to contribute to issues that are of central concern in ethnomusicology. Successful candidates will have a research specialization that complements those of our current faculty. Candidates should demonstrate a facility with the cultural analysis of music and the ability to teach courses within current program parameters while bringing additional expertise that will allow us to expand our curricular offerings. We are especially interested in scholars who specialize in Middle Eastern traditions;
the successful candidate will be offered a joint appointment with the Department of Middle Eastern Studies. Other qualifications could include expertise in a topical area (e.g., music and cognition, embodiment and memory; music and communication) and/or performance experience, including directing music ensembles other than those of Western art music. Responsibilities of the position begin September 1, 2006, and include active research and publication; teaching courses for non-majors, undergraduate majors, and special-topic graduate seminars; service on graduate committees; supervision of Master's reports, Ph.D. dissertations, and D.M.A. treatises; and may include ensemble coordination, as appropriate. This faculty position is tenure-track, pending final funding approval. Security sensitive position; background check conducted on applicant selected.

APPLICATION SCHEDULE: Review of applications begins February 1, 2006,
and continues until a successful candidate is named.

Applications should consist of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Please do not send additional supporting materials until requested by the Search Committee. Applicants are encouraged to send these materials via e-mail as attachments in .pdf format to: <facultysearch@...>.

 

Applications submitted as hard copy should be addressed to:

The University of Texas at Austin
Chair of the Musicology/Ethnomusicology Search Committee
Middle East Position
School of Music
1 University Station E3100
Austin, Texas 78712

All applications will receive equal consideration, whether submitted electronically or in hard copy. For express delivery, our street address is 25th and Robert Dedman Drive. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2006. The University of Texas at Austin ranks among the finest universities in the country. The School of Music, comprising some 100 music faculty and approximately 700 music students, has maintained an outstanding reputation for its performance and academic programs. Degree plans range from the
Bachelor to the Doctoral level. The Austin area, known for its beauty  and comfortable lifestyle, also offers many cultural advantages through its many arts organizations and is home to a very active live music scene. For more information about the School, the Faculty and its programs, see http://www.music.utexas.edu. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Stephen Slawek
Professor of Music (Musicology/Ethnomusicology)
School of Music
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station E3100
Austin, TX 78712-0435

Phone: 512-471-0671
FAX: 512-471-7836