JOB: University of Central Florida, Orlando, Instructor or Lecturer in Ethnomusicology
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The University of Central Florida (UCF) School of Performing Arts is seeking a pedagogue/scholar to join its Music program as a full-time, 9-month non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer in Ethnomusicology. Instructional duties include courses in World Music, Music in the United States, Music Appreciation, and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Further teaching in areas may be assigned according to the applicant’s abilities and needs of the department. A strong background in teaching at the collegiate level is essential since this role is integral to the core curriculum of music courses in the School of Performing Arts. Furthermore, a candidate with a performance background may seek to establish student performing opportunities/ensembles. The anticipated start date is August 2025.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree (for an instructor) or terminal degree (for a lecturer) in Ethnomusicology/Musicology or related field from an accredited institution.
Three to five years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Terminal degree in Ethnomusicology/Musicology or related field from an accredited institution.
Five years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
Documented success of teaching in the discipline.
Relevant performance background or research profile that could positively impact teaching.
Additional Application Materials Required:
The university requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a letter of application detailing teaching experience, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to Joe Gennaro, Senior Lecturer, at Joe.Gennaro -at- ucf.edu.
Job Close Date: January 9, 2025
For more information: https://jobs.ucf.edu/jobs/instructor-or-lecturer-ethnomusicology-orlando-florida-united-states