Assistant Professor

Kansas State University

About This Role

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music History/Musicology, beginning August 2026. This position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative music program with strong connections across choral, band, orchestra, jazz, applied music, composition, theory, and music business.

We seek a candidate committed to innovative, student-centered teaching in music history and musicology, with a demonstrated investment in student success. The ideal candidate will have research expertise in music history/musicology and will bring their scholarly interests into the classroom in engaging and meaningful ways across undergraduate and graduate curricula.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in music history/ musicology; teach undergraduate non-major survey of music courses; mentor and supervise student research at both levels; and serve on thesis and dissertation committees. Additional responsibilities include serving as a liaison with the Hale Library for music acquisitions (books, scores, and audiovisual materials), coordinating musical performances in the library, and maintaining an active personal music research agenda. The candidate will also contribute to program development and recruitment, participate in relevant professional organizations, and engage in departmental and university service.
About Us

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance is one of the largest and fastest-growing academic units at Kansas State University, serving more than 522 majors, secondary majors, minors, and graduate students, with over 7,000 individual student enrollments annually. The School presents more than 300 concerts, recitals, plays, and dance productions each year, supported by 72 faculty and staff.

The School is an All-Steinway School and holds professional accreditation from NASM, NAST, and NADTA. Established in 2012 through the merger of long-standing music, theatre, and dance units, the School builds on more than a century of excellence in the performing arts at Kansas State University.
Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Music History or Musicology, or a terminal degree in a closely related field
(ABD considered; degree must be completed by the appointment date)
Evidence of an emerging or established research agenda

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Ability to contribute broadly to the music history curriculum, including undergraduate Music History I and/or II, graduate music history survey courses, and specialized graduate seminars in music history/musicology
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching foundational music history coursework
Experience working in varied educational settings
Interest in innovative approaches to community engagement
Record of collaboration and collegiality in academic and professional environments
Demonstrated passion for teaching and ability to foster student curiosity and growth

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

A signed letter of interest addressing the listed qualifications
A detailed curriculum vitae, including courses taught and/or areas of teaching competency
Contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses)
A 10-15 minute teaching video, demonstrating teaching in a field music history/musicology of the candidate's choosing
A writing sample that reflects the candidate's research in music history/musicology (e.g., dissertation chapter, article, conference paper, or book chapter)

Application Window

Applications close on: May 15, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$60,000-$65,000

To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-manhattan-kansas-united-states-a88fd0d7-8e77-45d8-b043-8f25b5cd32b0

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