Appointment at the level of Assistant Professor, tenure-track, for a scholar with a specialization in music before 1500. Candidates should hold a Ph.D., or have ABD status, and should be well-versed in both historical and theoretical domains. Preference may be given to candidates conversant with performance practice issues and interdisciplinary perspectives. Candidates should have an established record of, or demonstrated potential for, scholarly productivity, and they should have a record of successful teaching experience. Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate instruction, supervision of student research and writing, dissertation direction, advising, and departmental and university service. Start date: appointment begins late August 2013. Application deadline: review of files begins January 8, 2013, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Applicants should complete the Academic Jobs Online application process online at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2434 . Electronic submission of materials is highly preferred. Alternatively, submit a State employment application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, and at least three current letters of reference (or reference dossier) to: Chair, Music Scholar (Pre-1500) Search, Department of Music, Staller Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5475. Further Info: [log in to unmask]

Stony Brook University, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) and home to many highly ranked graduate research programs, is located 60 miles from New York City, on Long Island's scenic North Shore. The 1,100-acre campus is home to 24,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students and more than 13,500 faculty and staff. The University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The Department of Music offers the Bachelor of Arts with a major in music, the Ph.D. in the History and Theory of Music, and in Composition, as well as the D.M.A. in Performance. See http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/music/   



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