Instructor in Musicology/Ethnomusicology and Popular Music bei Case Western Reserve University

The Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a full-time appointment at the rank of Instructor starting in the fall 2026 semester. The Department seeks a musicologist or ethnomusicologist specializing in global and/or popular music with a strong teaching record. Duties will generally include teaching three courses per semester in addition to a share of departmental advising and adjudication, and may also include directing the Department’s Popular Music Ensemble, which would count as part of the teaching load.

The successful candidate for this position will join a vibrant team of music scholars, artists, and educators. CWRU and The Cleveland Institute of Music cooperate in a Joint Music Program, providing students with the advantages of both a conservatory and a major research university. The two institutions share a campus setting in University Circle, together with the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Music Settlement, and over twenty other cultural organizations. http://music.case.edu

Minimum qualifications include a completed PhD in musicology or ethnomusicology by August 1, 2026, a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, and a documented record of research and publication in musicology and/or ethnomusicology. Desirable additional qualifications include experience in the following areas: teaching graduate seminars, directing college-level popular music ensembles, and performing professionally in popular music, jazz, and/or related idioms.

A letter of application that addresses teaching experience, philosophy of teaching, and research interests; a CV; one scholarly writing sample (no longer than an article or book chapter); and contact information for three references should all be submitted.