Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music’s BA in Music Program and Division of Composition, Musicology, and Theory seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Music Studies who will serve as the Director of the BA Program in Music, beginning in August 2024. Applicants with disciplinary foundations in musicology or ethnomusicology are invited to apply. Salary will be commensurate with credentials within college guidelines. Initial appointment is three years and faculty member is then eligible for reappointment. CCM offers MM and PhD degrees in musicology and music theory, along with BM, MM, and DMA degrees in composition. Candidates will teach students from a range of performance specialties and subdisciplines. The BA in Music program is composed of approximately 40 students, 7 full-time and adjunct faculty, and staff. The courses in the BA program provide a gateway to careers in music and allied fields, including music promotions, arts administration, music therapy, journalism, ethnomusicology, musicology, music theory, composition, songwriting, commercial music production, and library science.

Essential Functions
The candidate will:

Serve as the Director of the BA Program in Music, with a dual teaching appointment within the Divisions of Composition, Musicology, and Theory (CMT) and General Studies.
Lead the BA in Music Program by coordinating the BA curriculum, engaging in long-term strategic planning and promotion, organizing recruitment efforts, and administering the program budget.
Advise students on degree requirements and Senior Capstone projects.
Teach core BA Music and General Studies courses. BA Music courses include but are not limited to: undergraduate core courses and graduate topics courses in musicology and/or ethnomusicology, and the culminating Capstone course in the BA Program in Music. General studies courses include but are not limited to: Aural Skills and Music Fundamentals, Introduction to Music Studies, Critical Listening, and Music in Contemporary America. The normal teaching load is 2+2; these responsibilities will be divided evenly between CMT and General Studies.
Participate in active service initiatives, including curriculum development, recruitment, and student advising.
Contribute to their discipline through published research, professional lectures, and presentations. All tenure-track faculty must pursue an active research agenda and professional development within their field.
Contribute to the division, college, and university through participation on faculty committees, such as but not limited to the Thesis and Research Committee, Academic Council, and academic search committees.
Minimum Requirements
Prior to the effective date of the appointment, the successful candidate must:

Hold a PhD in musicology or ethnomusicology or a closely related field.
Have at least one research publication in a peer-reviewed journal OR at least one research presentation at a national or international academic conference.
Have at least two academic years of college-level teaching experience.
Application Details
Deadline: Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit their materials electronically at jobs.uc.edu. Search for Requisition # 94703.

The application should include a current curriculum vitae, a single statement on both teaching and research philosophy of no more than one page, a list of three professional references and a cover letter. The cover letter should articulate a commitment to undergraduate education, including ideas for courses for non-majors.

Finalists for the position will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge and instructional capability by teaching a class of CCM students.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.


As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).