The University of South Carolina School of Music is accepting applications for a Professional-Track, Instructor of Music History andMusic Theatre, beginning August 16, 2026. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching dutieswill primarily include course in the Music History progressions, as well as specialty courses in Film Music, Music Theatre, and Opera.Additional collaborations are expected in vocal coaching and/or collaborative piano. Participation in student recruitment and other facultyactivities is expected.
QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Musicology. A minimum of two years teaching experience at the undergraduatelevel is preferred. Teaching and/or research in Film Music and Scoring, American Music, and special topics in Opera and Music Theatrepreferred.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The University of South Carolina in Columbia, founded in 1801, is the flagship Carnegie LevelR1 research institution of a seven-campus, fully accredited, state-supported system. The School of Music is an independent unit on campusand a dynamic leader for music and music education in the United States with a full-time faculty of 59, and a student population of 475.
APPLICATION: Apply at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204195. Upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact informationfor three current letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be solicited at a later date.
The search process will continueuntil the position is filled, but priority screening will begin on or shortly after April 6.
