Assistant Professor - Musicology

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Job Title

Assistant Professor - Musicology

Department

Arts and Sciences | Music

Position Overview

The Music Theory and Musicology Area in the School of Music at The Ohio State University is searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in musicology and/or ethnomusicology. Areas and topics of specialization are open, but the successful candidate will have a scholarship and teaching profile that complements and expands existing faculty expertise in our Area, which includes faculty members in both musicology and music theory. We are especially interested in candidates whose work advances fine-grained analysis of music and sound within communities of practice.

The Music Theory and Musicology Area prides itself on constructive collaboration across the disciplines of musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory. The successful candidate should evidence interest in and engagement with music studies, broadly defined, in terms of scholarly output, curriculum development, public outreach, and student recruitment. Finally, the candidate will teach within and further develop musicology’s core undergraduate and graduate curricula. Undergraduate core courses include European art music traditions, African American musical traditions, musical citizenship (the intersection of music, politics, and civics globally), and global music histories. Graduate courses include disciplinary surveys (in “musicology” and “ethnomusicology”), methodological training (historical and ethnographic), and specialized seminars.

Performance Objectives

The successful candidate will evidence

• A scholarship and teaching profile that complements and expands existing faculty expertise in musicology and music theory at in the School of Music and related units at Ohio State.
• Scholarship that advances fine-grained analysis of music and sound within communities of practice.
• A scholarship, teaching, and service profile that demonstrates interest in and engagement with music studies, broadly writ (including musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory), in terms of scholarly output, curriculum development, public outreach, and student recruitment.
• A teaching profile that demonstrates the ability and desire to teach within and further develop the Musicology Area’s core undergraduate and graduate curricula in the School of Music.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required

• Ph.D. in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, or a comparable and relevant humanistic discipline.
• Earned doctorate by the time of appointment is required.
• ABD candidates with an expected graduation date prior to August 15, 2027, will be considered.

Desired

• Scholarship that complements and expands existing expertise in musicology and music theory.
• Demonstrated engagement with interdisciplinary music studies.
• Experience in curriculum development, public outreach, and student recruitment.

Additional Information

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application via Workday https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Assistant-Professor---Musicology_R160478-1

For inquiries, please contact Ryan Skinner at skinner.176@osu.edu

Application closes 11/06/2026.

Application materials must include

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae) : Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
• Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.
• Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
• Attachment 5: A writing sample.

Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be asked to provide three letters of reference at a future date.

Additional Information

The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

The School of Music at Ohio State encompasses a wide range of musical practice, research, and study, including music education, performance, composition, commercial and contemporary music, music theory, and musicology. Musicology is housed within a joint area that includes music theory, with scholarship characterized by humanistic studies of musical form, technique, context, and meaning. Student and faculty research in musicology is richly interdisciplinary, combining musical studies with a wide variety of companion fields in the arts and humanities.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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