Teaching Assistant Professor of Musicology
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking candidates for a Teaching Assistant Professor position in Musicology with expertise in musical theater and popular music. We wish to hire a pedagogically innovative colleague to serve a wide range of students pursuing a broad liberal arts education (https://ideasinaction.unc.edu/) across the university, as well as music majors and minors studying western art music, jazz, musical theater, and popular music. The selected candidate will teach courses on the history and culture of musical theater, rock music, and popular music, along with other courses that align with the candidate’s research interests and our departmental mission as outlined on our website (https://music.unc.edu/about/).
This is a full-time, teaching-track (non-tenure-track) position with an initial 3-year appointment and the possibility of renewal and promotion. Teaching load will be three (3 credit-hour) courses per semester or the equivalent. Responsibilities begin on July 1, 2026.
Minimum education: The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in a relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Preference will be given for candidates holding a Ph.D. or equivalent in Musicology or related field, and who have at least two years of classroom teaching experience at the university level. We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission as outlined on our website (https://music.unc.edu/about/).
Applicants are asked to submit: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for four references. Letters of recommendation are not required at the time of application.
Application review will begin on November 15, 2025.
Job Posting: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307120
Search Chair: Professor Evan Feldman, evanfeldman@unc.edu
Department Chair: Professor Jocelyn Neal, jneal@email.unc.edu
Direct link to job posting: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307120