The Department of Music and the Department of African and African American Studies at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) seek to jointly appoint a tenured professor of African American Music. The appointment will be at the rank of Full Professor and is expected to begin on July 1, 2025.
The successful candidate will work at the intersection of practice and criticism of African American music. He or she will have a distinguished record of scholarship in the history, philosophy, or theory of African American music, coupled with practical experience in the creation, performance, or artistic practice in one or more relevant musical traditions. A commitment to public scholarship and engaged ethics is desirable. The chosen candidate will teach three courses over two semesters, at the graduate and undergraduate levels, plus one teaching-equivalent contribution.
Basic Qualifications: Candidates are expected to hold a doctorate in a relevant field.
Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching, advising, and research is desired. Candidates should have a strong record of intellectual leadership and impact on the field, as well as the potential to contribute to both departments, to the University, and to the wider scholarly community.
Please apply at the link: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/13878
Eli Bernhardt
Department of African and African American Studies
12 Quincy St
Cambridge, MA 02138
eli_bernhardt@fas.harvard.edu
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.