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Assistant Professor of Music (Ethnomusicology, tenure-track)

The Schulich School of Music of McGill University is Canada’s leading institution for the study of music as a discipline of the humanities as well as from scientific-technological perspectives, and for the professional training of performers and composers. We are interested in individuals with an international profile in music research who will maintain a high level of professional activity in the field and are able to teach and supervise students in all university degree and diploma programs through to the doctoral level.

Department of Music Research

Applications are invited for a tenure-track appointment in Ethnomusicology at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek an outstanding scholar whose primary focus is North American Indigenous music culture. Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (ABD considered) and a strong record of published research commensurate with her/his career stage. An interest in collaborating in multi- disciplinary initiatives and native or near-native fluency in at least one indigenous language will be assets. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Courses will include introductory surveys, intermediate/ advanced undergraduate courses, and graduate seminars in the candidate’s areas of interest. We welcome applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population, and who will enrich the ethnic and cultural balance of the Department and University.