Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology and Musicology
Ball State
Muncie, IN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 25, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information
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Position Title
Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology and Musicology
About this Opportunity
The Ball State University School of Music invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology and Musicology position beginning August 2024.
The successful candidate will contribute to the diverse curricula of the School of Music undergraduate, graduate and non-major courses through teaching existing ethnomusicology/world music courses and a range of courses in the western classical tradition. They will introduce a global perspective to popular, rock, and classical courses; advise masters and doctoral students; and undertake service obligations as assigned. All faculty in the College of Fine Arts are expected to be productive scholars. The ideal candidate should foster teaching practices that align with the mission and strategic plans of the university, college, and department. Applicants should also be committed to inclusive pedagogies in their teaching, scholarship, and artistry.
Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $53,000 annually.
Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future
Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century:
• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.
Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness' as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellenceand freedom of expression.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
Ball State Faculty Opportunities
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
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Appointment Type
Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
Minimum Qualifications
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
N/A
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
School of Music:600040
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-5402
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202401231F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/16/2024
Position End Date
Posting Date
01/24/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
02/26/2024
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Heather Platt
hplatt@bsu.edu
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology and Musicology
About this Opportunity
The Ball State University School of Music invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology and Musicology position beginning August 2024.
The successful candidate will contribute to the diverse curricula of the School of Music undergraduate, graduate and non-major courses through teaching existing ethnomusicology/world music courses and a range of courses in the western classical tradition. They will introduce a global perspective to popular, rock, and classical courses; advise masters and doctoral students; and undertake service obligations as assigned. All faculty in the College of Fine Arts are expected to be productive scholars. The ideal candidate should foster teaching practices that align with the mission and strategic plans of the university, college, and department. Applicants should also be committed to inclusive pedagogies in their teaching, scholarship, and artistry.
Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $53,000 annually.
Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future
Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century:
• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.
Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness' as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellenceand freedom of expression.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
- Affordable Healthcare
- Retirement
- Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development
Ball State Faculty Opportunities
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Appointment Type
Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
- The instructional load will be four 3cr courses per semester, comprising a combination of undergraduate courses in the music history sequence, required and elective graduate courses, and non-major courses.
- These courses will include Gateway to Music History, World Music (for majors and non-majors), Ethnomusicology (graduate), Bibliography and Methodology, Graduate Music History Review. Courses in 18th-21st century classical music, popular music, and rock will be assigned based on area needs and the the expertise of the hired faculty .
- Collaborate with music history faculty to bring a global perspective to all area courses
- Foster student appreciation of diversity and inclusion
- Cultivate student success and excellence
- Mentor indepent studies, and supervise masters and doctoral papers
- Participate and lead masters and doctoral exam committees
- Contribute to the assessment of the area's 6 UCC course
- Carry out a research program that includes conference presentations and publications in referred outlets.
- Serve on area, school, and university level committees, and professional committees at the regional or national level.
- Provide leadership in the School's Inclusive Excellence committee, outreach, and other IE efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned doctorate in ethnomusicology or a doctrate in musicology with a minor in ethnomusicology from an accredited, PhD-granting institution by June 1, 2024.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching
- Demonstrated potential for significant research
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one-year full time college teaching world and classical musics to music majors and non-majors.
- Preferred specialty in Latin American, Asian, and African music
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
N/A
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
School of Music:600040
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-5402
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202401231F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/16/2024
Position End Date
Posting Date
01/24/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
02/26/2024
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Heather Platt
hplatt@bsu.edu
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Master's Transcripts
- Doctorate Transcripts
