It Has Begun

This year's academic job search, that is.

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS

Assistant Professor of Music (Ethnomusicology), tenure track

The Department of Performing Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences at American invites applications for a tenure track position in Ethnomusicology at the rank of assistant professor to begin in Fall 2011. Responsibilities include: continuing professional scholarly activities, teaching undergraduate courses for majors and non majors, new course and curriculum development, student advising, mentoring, and participating in departmental and university service. A strong commitment to research and demonstrated excellence in teaching are expected. Successful applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology; ABD with projected completion date within one year will be considered.

To apply, please submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae, along with three letters of recommendation. Please describe research interests and teaching experience as part of the letter of application. The committee will begin its initial review of applications on September 22, 2010. Send to: Ethnomusicology Search, Department of Performing Arts/Katzen Ctr, AmericanUniversity, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016-8053 or e-mail materials to: duncan at american.edu.

American University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Yes, about a million people are going to be applying for this one, I'd imagine. Including me.