Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Assistant Teaching Professor of Musicology is a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Teaching position beginning in Fall 2026.
We welcome applicants from all areas of specialization with broad expertise. Candidates who can expand course offerings with teaching experience extending beyond European traditions (both in culture/geographic region and genre) are encouraged to apply.
Review of application materials will begin November 21st, 2025. Applicants must submit: a letter of application, and a curriculum vitae. In these materials, provide examples of your experiences with diverse student populations and demonstrate how you could promote an environment of inclusive excellence in our department and in the broader Widener University community through your teaching, scholarship, and service activities. All documents must be submitted electronically (docx or pdf format). Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Three confidential letters of reference will be requested for applicants who move forward in the review process.
For more information about Widener University and the Department of Art and Music, see www.widener.edu.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
Essential Duties:
Teaching:
- Teach introductory survey courses from a global perspective that serve both majors and non-majors.
- Teach upper-division musicology courses for juniors and seniors that align with the faculty member’s training and research expertise.
- Potential to teach the University introductory general education course as an interdisciplinary seminar.
- Maintain regular weekly office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students enrolled in assigned courses.
Departmental Engagement:
- Participate in faculty meetings focused on departmental operations and planning, faculty development, including pedagogical strategies and student support initiatives.
- While research and committee service are not required, contributions in these areas, alongside demonstrated teaching excellence can support promotion to higher ranks (Associate or Full Professor of Teaching).
Secondary Duties
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs and align with the mission of the Department of Art and Music, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the University.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):
Required:
- PhD in Musicology or terminal degree in related field. ABD candidates with a degree conferred before July 2026 will be considered.
- Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate students in Musicology.
- Demonstrated commitment to dynamic undergraduate education aligned with innovations in the discipline.
- Experience teaching across a range of musical cultures and traditions.
- A commitment to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.
Preferred:
- PhD in Musicology or terminal degree in related field.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:
- Must be available for in-person instruction.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
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