What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor – Black American Music position at American University?
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The Department of Performing Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2025. We seek a colleague with expertise in Black American music who will complement our current faculty specialties as well as potentially contribute to our new BA degree in Popular Music Performance and Industry.
Scholars and performers are encouraged to apply. Our department embraces multiple forms of scholarly/creative hybrids and treats a wide variety of outputs toward tenure consideration. Areas of developing priorities for this position include but are not limited to US popular music, performance, race and sound, music production, ensemble leadership, entrepreneurship, and interests that align with our certificate in Social Action, Justice, and the Performing Arts. Please address your experience in the above areas as applicable.
Candidates should have a record of teaching success at the university level and an advanced degree in music. The faculty member will typically teach four undergraduate courses per academic year and will have the opportunity to develop new courses and initiatives in their area(s) of interest. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in Department, College, and University activities and service.
The annual salary range is $88,000-98,000. Initial review of applications will begin on October 21, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. For the initial submission, please provide a CV, a letter of interest outlining your qualifications and addressing the above-mentioned department priorities, and one sample syllabus. Letters of reference and additional materials may be requested at a later date. Please contact Richard Streeks, Administrative Coordinator, 202-885-3422 or streeks@american.edu if you have any questions.
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The Department of Performing Arts at American University is a vibrant multidisciplinary community offering degrees in Music, Arts Management, Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Audio Technology. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at http://www.american.edu/cas/ and about the Department of Performing Arts at http://www.american.edu/CAS/performing-arts/.
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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
Salary : $88,000 - $98,000
