The Department of Music at Tufts University is seeking one or more part-time lecturers in the field of African Music and Ethnomusicology for academic year 2021-2022 to teach the following courses:

• Fall 2021: Ethnomusicology in Theory and Practice; African Music Systems
• Spring 2022: Introduction to World Music, and a seminar whose topic will be determined in consultation with the department.

Teaching may require in person, hybrid or remote assignments.

Qualifications

Ph.D.in an appropriate discipline is preferred; ABD will be accepted. Previous college-level teaching is preferred.

Application Instructions
Please submit a dossier including curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or experience including commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, draft syllabi or detailed descriptions of courses you are applying to teach, and two letters of recommendation uploaded directly into Interfolio by recommenders. All application materials must be submitted via Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/79937.

The search committee will begin screening applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Ingrid Pabon, Department Administrator, at ingrid.pabon@tufts.edu with any questions.

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