The University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Music seeks a dynamic and innovative composer (songwriter), performer and/or scholar for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor specializing in African American music.
Appointment date: August 14, 2025.
This position invites candidates whose practice, research, and teaching explore the rich traditions and contemporary innovations of African American musical expression across a range of fields, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: popular music studies (including musicological and ethnomusicological approaches), music composition, songwriting, jazz, music theory, music production, music theatre, ensembles or other related fields.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship, engaging African American music within broader cultural, social, and historical contexts. They will contribute to the college’s robust curriculum, offering courses that attract undergraduate and graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds. Candidates should also have a strong creative, performance and/or research agenda and the potential to create, perform, and/or publish work that advances the field of African American music studies.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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NOTE: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Engage in creative and/or scholarly work on African American music in one or more of the specified fields;
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to candidates’ expertise;
Develop courses that complement and/or build on current offerings in the College of Music, engaging students in diverse learning opportunities;
Maintain a significant national and international presence, as well as participate in college, university and professional service activities.
The University of Colorado Boulder uses a 40-40-20 model for faculty evaluation (40% teaching, 40% creative or research, 20% service). Service activities range from participating in college and campus committees to serving organizations in the academy at large.
Bachelor's degree; and
Doctorate or terminal degree in music (DMA/Ph. D./MFA/Artist’s Diploma); or the equivalent professional experience as a composer/songwriter, producer, or performer.
NOTE: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs at https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-African-American-Music/61002.
To apply, please submit the following materials online:
1. Curriculum vitae.
2. Cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
3. Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Please upload a short essay (500-word limit) that addresses the following statement: "The College of Music recognizes that our mission is strengthened by contributions of varied perspectives. Describe what your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion looks like in your practice."
All files must be converted to PDF format.
During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three (3) references. We may request confidential letters of recommendation later in the search process. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.
Applications received by February 15, 2025 will receive full consideration. This position will remain open until filled.
For questions, please contact Jeremy L. Smith, Professor of Musicology at jeremy.smith@colorado.edu.
For questions, please contact Jeremy L. Smith, Professor of Musicology at jeremy.smith@colorado.edu.
Do not send application materials via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs using the provided URL.