JOB: Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1855 Professor in the Music of Black Communities

[AMS Office]

Michigan State University invites applications for a musicologist (broadly defined) to join the College of Music as an 1855 Professor in the Music of Black Communities, to commence in the Fall 2025 semester. The 1855 Professorship program, now in its second year, was established to recruit and retain teacher-scholars who will enhance the academic experience of Michigan State University, in alignment with the University’s strategic mission to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. This is an open rank, tenure-track position, which will provide a focal point for the College’s offerings in the music of Black communities, which include (but are not limited to) musicology, jazz studies, choral conducting, music theory, and music education. The successful candidate will engage in teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate level, conduct research which addresses the music of Black communities and other marginalized groups, and engage in service within both campus and community settings. The 1855 Professorship program places a particular emphasis on collaborating across traditional disciplinary and institutional lines, both within the College and across the University.

Candidates should possess an earned doctoral degree in musicology or a related field by the start of the appointment. Preferred experience will include college/university-level teaching and a strong record of scholarly publication in topics related to the music of Black communities. A demonstrated commitment to student mentoring and leadership, as well as experience in working between and across disciplinary lines are also highly desirable. Candidates whose work compliments the College’s existing strengths in the music of Black communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin on January 13, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. More detailed information about this position, as well as a link to the application system, can be found at https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/521140/1855-professorship-open-rank, while an overview of the 1855 Professorship program can be found here: https://provost.msu.edu/priorities-and-initiatives/1855-professorships. 

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