Assistant Professor (Ethnomusicology)

Salary

See Position Description Location UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI Job Type Full-Time Permanent Job Number 2026-02115 Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa - CALL - Department of Music Opening Date 10/05/2026 Closing Date Continuous Position Number: pending Description Hiring Unit: College of Arts, Languages & Letters Location: Department of Music Date Posted: October 5, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins November 16, 2026 Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Monthly Type: 9 Month Tenure Track: Tenure Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Funding: General Funds The Department of Music at the University of Hawai'i at Mano a has a long-standing reputation for excellence in the study of world music, especially the musics of Asia and the Pacific. The UHM Ethnomusicology program is well funded through several private endowments, with faculty and students receiving substantial support for research, conference travel and various other activities. The program is home to the Barbara Barnard Smith Endowed Chair in Ethnomusicology, a rotating position, with each ethnomusicology faculty member holding the chair for two years, during which time the holder receives additional salary and research support.

We seek a highly motivated individual with a commitment to excellence in teaching and a strong research agenda. Applicants should be prepared to participate in developing and implementing curricular and programmatic revisions in collaboration with current faculty and to build ties with colleagues in related disciplines and with the wider community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in ethnomusicology, related topics, and other areas of music as relevant to the candidate’s abilities, based on the needs of the department; Maintain an active program of research, including publication and presentation at nationally and internationally recognized professional organizations/conferences; Actively recruit graduate students; Advise undergraduate and graduate students; Serve on master’s and doctoral committees; Work with colleagues to assist with curricular and program development; Serve on department committees as assigned; Provide service to the department, university, community, and field; Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology or a related field (such as Musicology, Anthropology, or Area Studies) with an Ethnomusicology focus (ABDs will be considered, but all requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed by August 2027); Demonstrated ability to teach courses in ethnomusicology at the undergraduate and graduate levels Demonstrated ability to teach general/core music courses at the undergraduate level and/or courses in a related discipline, e.g., Asian Studies, Anthropology, Hawaiian or Pacific Islands Studies, Sociology; Record of research in the field of specialization (such as conference presentations, scholarly publications); Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Desirable Qualifications: Research specialization in one or more of the following; Music and Cultural Politics; Intercultural and Transregional Music-Making; Popular Music, Media, and Society; Music and Religion/Spirituality/Ritual; Music’s Relation to Dance and Theater; Research focus on one or more of the cultures of Oceania/Hawai'i, Southeast Asia, and Northeast Asia, including transregional and diasporic connections, particularly in areas that complement existing faculty expertise; Ability to teach an Asian or Pacific music ensemble; Record of and/or demonstrated commitment to academic program development; Demonstrated experience in local community engagement. To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button at the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following REQUIRED documents: Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; Current curriculum vitae; Sample publication or dissertation chapter; A one-page single-spaced statement of teaching philosophy; Three confidential letters of recommendation from professional references: https://www.dropbox.com/request/dbjpwyk0ehn5w5mk1fg4 (name file: Applicant Name-Reference Letter) Names and contact information for the three academic/professions references from whom we can expect letters of recommendation; Academic transcripts for highest degree (unofficial copies acceptable with the application; official transcripts required at time of hire). Additional materials (e.g. teaching samples, published work) may be requested at a later date.

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