Assistant Professor of Music--Musicology Job at The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

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  • The University of Texas at Arlington
  • Arlington, TX

Job Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00571P


Position Title
Assistant Professor of MusicMusicology


Department
Music


Location
Arlington


Job Family
Faculty


Position Status
Full-time


Rank
Tenure-track


Work Hours
Standard


Open to
External and Internal


FLSA
Exempt


Duration
Funding expected to continue


Pay Basis
Monthly


Benefits Eligible
Yes


Job Summary


The Department of Music in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Music-Musicology, Tenure-Track position.

Benefits at UTA


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CBC Requirement


It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach courses in music history, music literature, and related areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Engage in focused and significant research that leads to substantive and multiple publications in top tier national journals with high scholarly impact in the candidate's area of specialization.
  • Contribute to the growth and development of the Department of Music, the College of Liberal Arts, the University, and the profession through participation in committees, departmental activities, and other service.
  • Other duties may be assigned based on the candidate's qualifications and the needs of the department.


Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or equivalent in Musicology, Music History, or a related field by time of appointment.
  • Demonstrated record of excellence, or evidence for potential excellence, in teaching music history at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
  • Demonstrated record of publication or evidence of potential for substantial scholarly research.


Preferred Qualifications

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Department Information


Located in the College of Liberal Arts, the Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and enrolls over 360 music majors. Our 65 faculty members contribute to a robust creative and scholarly environment. The Department offers a Bachelor of Music degree with emphases in Performance, Music Education, Music Business, Music Audio Production, Theory, Composition, and Jazz Studies. The Department also offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies degree. The Masters of Music degree is offered in Music Education; Performance in voice and on all classical and jazz instruments, including conducting; Music Theory; and Jazz Composition. The Department also offers a graduate performance certificate. Opportunities abound at the University to collaborate with other strong researchers in a variety of fields.

College of Liberal Arts Information

In the College of Liberal Arts (CoLA), students receive an education centered on the cultivation of creativity, research, and analytical skills. CoLA is one of UTA's most diverse academic units. We house 12 departments in the fine and performing arts, humanities, and social sciences, serving over 3,600 students through twenty-eight undergraduate and twenty-one graduate degree programs, including 3 PhD tracks.

Ever responsive to student interest and community need, the college continues to evolve, expanding our academic offerings with relevant course content connecting the arts and sciences. Our students have opportunities to pursue degrees, credentials, and certificates in applied sociology, popular culture, music industry studies, philanthropy, prelaw, disability studies, forensic translation, and interpretation. The quality and depth of our programming is nationally recognized, with accreditations from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and the National Association of Schools of Music.

University Information


The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title

EEO Statement


It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations


The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date
09/01/2025


Open Date
08/30/2024


Review Start Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


To apply applicants should go to and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)
  • Contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Graham Hunt at gghunt@uta.edu .

For more information about UTA, please visit: . The University of Texas at Arlington

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Immediate start,

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