Part-Time Lecturer in Musicology
Position Overview
Organization: School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Title: Part-Time Lecturer in Musicology
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington (UW) Tacoma invites applications for a Part-Time Lecturer of Musicology in the Division of Culture, Arts, and Communication (CAC) within the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (SIAS). This is a part-time position with a 9-month service period and will begin September 16, 2023. The successful candidate will teach 5 or more courses in the areas of music appreciation and musical history in the 2023-24 academic year (≥56% FTE). These courses will include: TARTS 120 – Music Appreciation; TARTS 220 – Exploring Classical Music in Our Community; TARTS 225 – Musical History of Tacoma, TARTS 160 – Introduction to American Musical Theater, and others (see Qualifications section below). Courses will be distributed across three academic quarters with no more than three courses assigned in any single quarter. This position is renewable, contingent on funding and curricular need. The course load/FTE for reappointments may be variable across the years and will be established in the Spring quarter preceding each academic year.
Positive factors for consideration include but are not limited to: expertise in the areas of music and community and/or music and social identity, and those with experience teaching online or hybrid courses. Experience in Musical Direction for theater production is desirable, but not required.
UW Tacoma’s commitment to diversity is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty, and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth. The successful candidate is expected to support diverse student populations through inclusive teaching practices and will integrate effective pedagogical techniques and technologies into teaching and learning.
The base salary range for this position will be $583 per month for 9-months per 5-credit course (11% FTE) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs. The candidate must be a US citizen or have a visa status permitting employment in the US.
Qualifications
This position requires an earned MA, MS, MM, or PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Music or a closely related field at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be a dynamic teacher with a strong record of teaching excellence. Candidates should have experience and interest in teaching lower and upper division undergraduate courses in Music, such as: TARTS 120 – Music Appreciation; TARTS 220 – Exploring Classical Music in Our Community; TARTS 225 – Musical History of Tacoma; TARTS 311 – History of Rock & Roll; and TARTS 315 – Music and Crisis. The successful applicant will have been the instructor of record for at least two sections of courses similar to one or more of those listed here.
Instructions
To apply, please submit the following via the Interfolio system:
- A detailed letter of interest delineating your interests, qualifications, and relevant teaching experience (two-page maximum). The letter should also detail how your professional work has supported the success of people from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further UW Tacoma’s commitment to equity and inclusion;
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as a teaching portfolio or student or peer evaluations of teaching;
- A curriculum vitae, including a list of courses taught;
- Names and contact information for three professional references, with letters available upon request.
Submit all application materials through Interfolio. Application materials, including letters of recommendation, received via email will not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin May 8, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, e-mail Alexandra Nutter, search chair, at nutter42@uw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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