Assistant to Associate Professor, African Music

1 week ago

Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates The Africa Institute Full time

Assistant to Associate Professor, African Music (Ethnomusicology/Musicology) The Africa Institute (Global Studies University), Sharjah, UAE, is seeking applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in African and African Diaspora music, musicology, or ethnomusicology within the Department of Humanities.

The successful candidates must be specialized in research related to one or more regions within the African continent and are encouraged to have expertise in the African and African diaspora music.

The appointed individual will be responsible for teaching two courses per semester in musicology and ethnomusicology, totaling four courses throughout the academic calendar.

Additionally, they will provide guidance to graduate students and actively contribute to the vibrant interdisciplinary community within the Department and beyond.

This is a full-time, 9-month position beginning in the Fall of 2024, at The Africa Institute located in Sharjah, UAE.Applicants are required to hold a Ph.

D. in African music, musicology, or ethnomusicology at the time of appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in an active program of scholarly research and publication, participate in committees, and supervise student research, master's thesis and doctoral dissertations.

Faculty members at the institute contribute to the development of an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum and provide students with diverse learning experiences through a combination of teaching, research, and service.

How to ApplyTo apply, interested individuals must electronically submit a letter of application, CV, and the contact information of three professional references.

The application should also include a statement of teaching philosophy, showcasing successful teaching experiences and addressing strategies for serving a classroom with diverse backgrounds.

Additionally, candidates should provide a statement outlining their research activities, a writing sample consisting of either a published journal article, a book chapter, or a dissertation chapter.

The writing sample should be roughly equivalent in length to a standard academic journal article.
The position is open until filled. The starting date of employment is Fall 2024.*Salary and further compensation commensurate with degree and experience.

Benefits package includes health insurance, housing, and transportation, children school fees allowances subject to coordination of benefits.*The Africa Institute is committed to fair employment practices and encourages women and men of all national, ethnic and religious backgrounds to apply and join our expanding team.

UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.*We anticipate a high number of applications and will do our best to respond to any queries.

Please do note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted in the first instance.
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