Part-Time Lecturer in Musicologies

About the role

The University of Louisville School of Music seeks a candidate with expertise in musicology and/or ethnomusicology to serve as Lecturer in Musicology to begin by August 17, 2026. This is a 5-month part-time faculty position that will hold the rank of part-time lecturer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Co-teach Applying Musicologies, the second semester of the three-semester core musicologies curriculum for undergraduate music majors.
• The course synthesizes perspectives and methodologies drawn from musicology and ethnomusicology.
• Teaching modalities may be a hybrid combination of in-person and online.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Music is required.
• A Ph.D. or ABD in musicology/ethnomusicology is preferred.
• Experience as an instructor at the college level is preferred.

Application Procedures

Application materials should include:

• A cover letter describing your qualifications for the position
• A curriculum vitae or resume in PDF format
• Complete contact information (address, phone, and email) for three professional references

Compensation

Will be commensurate with qualifications.

About the City and the University of Louisville School of Music

Louisville is a progressive community of around 620,000 people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public school system, and a rich history infused with southern hospitality. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, the largest city of Kentucky boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms. The University of Louisville is Kentucky's premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university. The School of Music, a fully accredited member of NASM since 1938, is a member of the Kentucky state system of higher education. UofL has experienced steady growth with a current enrollment of 23,000 students, 360 of whom are enrolled in the School of Music in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment is subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.