LOCATION
Nova Scotia, Canada
INSTITUTION
Dalhousie University
POSITION/RANK
Assistant or Associate Professor
GENERAL INFO

The Faculty of Arts and Social Science invites applications for a Black and African Diaspora Studies Scholar in any field of the arts, humanities, and social sciences offered in the Faculty at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Applicants must have a PhD or discipline-appropriate equivalent terminal qualification in hand by time of appointment (July 1, 2023). The successful candidate will have Black and African Diaspora Studies as a core research and teaching focus and should be willing to take a central role in the BAFD program. This opportunity is part of a cluster hiring initiative which will support inclusive excellence by appointing five Black scholars to the university across multiple disciplines. For more details, including additional requirements, and to apply please go to: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/12050

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will have Black and African Diaspora Studies as a core research and teaching focus and should be willing to take a central role in the Black and African Diaspora Studies program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
This job is open to all areas of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Dalhousie, including the Fountain School of Performing Arts, which offers degrees in many areas of the performing arts, including BMus, BA Music, and MA Musicology degrees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a PhD or discipline-appropriate equivalent terminal qualification in hand by time of appointment (July 1, 2023). The successful candidate will have Black and African Diaspora Studies as a core research and teaching focus and should be willing to take a central role in the Black and African Diaspora Studies program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A complete application includes:
• a cover letter (including a one-page statement on the proposed research and teaching program as related to the Black and African Diaspora Studies program)
• a detailed curriculum vitae
• a two-page research statement
• a teaching dossier
• the names and contact information for three referees.

Full instructions are here: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/12050

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
No
CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Dr. Lindsay Dubois, Associate Dean Academic, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Lindsay.DuBois@dal.ca

OTHER INFORMATION

This opportunity is part of a cluster hiring initiative which will support inclusive excellence by appointing five Black scholars to the university across multiple disciplines.

SMT Jacksonville 2024

The Society for Music Theory celebrates its forty-seventh Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, November 7–10, 2024.

ABOUT JACKSONVILLE

Visit Jacksonville built a microsite for our attendees to use. Visit the site to learn more about Jacksonville, including where to eat, what to do, and how to get there.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Information about the conference can be found on the SMT website

Hotel Reservations 

The Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel (225 E Coastline Drive) has reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees. The rates are $169/night for single and double occupancy; $194/night for triple occupancy; $219/night for quadruple occupancy; and $169 for student quadruple occupancy (limited rooms available). Hotel reservations for non-students may be made online.  SMT student members should have received an email with a code to reserve at the student rate; please email Jennifer Diaz at smt@societymusictheory.org if you did not receive the email. 

Using the conference room block at this hotel helps us meet our contractual obligations and keeps you close to all conference activities.

Conference Registration

Conference registration is open and available on our website. The rates are as follows:

Rate Category Early (6/01–9/27/2024) Regular (9/28–11/1/2024)
Student or low-income $70.00 $95.00
Emeritus/Retired $100.00 $135.00
Standard $130.00 $175.00
Student Helpers

We are in need of student volunteers to assist during the conference. Volunteers will receive a registration fee waiver in exchange for 6.5 hours of service. The deadline to apply is September 6

Hotel Accessibility

Every effort will be made to meet the unique requirements of all attendees. For specific needs or questions please contact Jennifer Diaz, Executive Director, at smt@societymusictheory.org.  

Sponsorships

The Society provides several sponsorship opportunities for organizations at our Annual Meeting. 

Exhibits 

The deadline to reserve an exhibit booth is September 6

Program Guide Advertisements 

The final deadline to reserve a program guide ad is September 6