One-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Music History

One-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Music History . Colby College: Department of Music . Waterville, Maine . The Colby College Department of Music invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in music history for the 2027-28 academic year.

The successful candidate will join a small, active, and highly collaborative department and will have a teaching load of four courses that will entail an Introduction to Music course; a writing-intensive course for first-year students on a topic of the candidate's choosing; and two music history electives relevant to the candidate’s expertise. All courses will need to be suitable for both majors and non-majors. . The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their teaching and research, will contribute to access and belonging within the campus community. Candidates who have completed the PhD or are ABD at the time of appointment are preferred. .

To apply, please submit applications through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/195206. Include a cover letter outlining interests and specific qualifications for the position, a CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a commitment to inclusive teaching. Please also provide a list of 2-3 elective courses that would appeal to a broad range of students. Include a brief description of each course and how it would contribute to a rigorous music curriculum in a liberal arts setting.

Scholarship sample may be requested at a later stage. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the application or submission process should be directed to: Lee Family Associate Professor Katherine Stubbs [email protected] Department of English Colby College 5280 Mayflower Hill/Waterville ME 04901 The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,700 to $69,700, commensurate with rank, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.