Job: Tenure-track position researcher and teacher (St. John's, Kanada;Deadline: 16.09.2024)

SCHOOL of MUSIC
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND

The lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province.

Memorial University’s School of Music seeks an innovative and dynamic researcher and teacher in ethnomusicology or a cognate discipline for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting July 1, 2025 (negotiable). Specialization is open; preference will be given to candidates whose research expertise complements those of current faculty.

Duties will include teaching, research and/or creative activity, and service to the university. The successful candidate will supervise M.A. and Ph.D. students in ethnomusicology and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in ethnomusicology and musicology. Additional teaching responsibilities, in keeping with the expertise of the successful candidate, may be required. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a program of scholarly and/or creative activity and to contribute to School of Music committees.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. (completed by start date) in ethnomusicology or a cognate discipline. The successful candidate will have a strong record of both teaching effectiveness and research and/or creative activity. 

Memorial University is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including: women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous Peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities. All applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process please contact equity[at]mun[dot]ca directly, and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

 Memorial University’s School of Music is Atlantic Canada’s largest and most comprehensive school of music. At the undergraduate level, the School offers Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Joint with Bachelor of Commerce programs with concentrations in performance, musicologies, theory, composition, jazz studies, and music education to 150 students from across Canada and around the world. At the graduate level, the School offers M.Mus. programs (conducting, performance, performance/pedagogy) and M.A./Ph.D. programs in ethnomusicology to more than 50 students from across the globe. The School’s faculty of 26 performers, composers, and scholars enjoy international reputations in their fields and are active partners across the province’s vibrant musical, artistic, and cultural communities. For further information regarding the School of Music, please refer to our website.

Memorial offers nationally distinctive M.A. and Ph.D. programs in ethnomusicology, with unique opportunities for individuals who are interested in researching music as a cultural practice. Our graduate programs are interdisciplinary, with courses offered through both the School of Music and the Department of Folklore. The programs are housed at the Research Centre for the Study of Music, Media and Place (MMaP), which conducts a wide range of research projects on music and culture and hosts a variety of live events, including conferences, performances, a lecture series, and scholarly residency series.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 19,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a safe and friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

To apply, candidates must submit the following:

  1. Letter of application;

  2. Curriculum vitae;

  3. Examples of scholarly and/or creative work;

  4. Evidence of successful teaching;

  5. A statement describing commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Indigenization, and anti-racism, including evidence of the integration of EDI-AR principles in teaching and research;

  6. Names and contact information of three referees;

  7. Academic transcript for the last degree earned.

Additional materials and references may be requested by the search committee at a later date. 

All application materials must be received by September 16, 2024.
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Karen Bulmer, Interim Dean, School of Music at musicdean[at]mun[dot]ca

 All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Salary for this position is dependent on qualifications and experience in accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement with the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association (MUNFA).  This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

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