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VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN JAZZ STUDIES

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

The Department of Music of the University of Pittsburgh invites applications from qualified candidates for a one-year and a half visiting position in jazz studies at the assistant professor level beginning January 2026, pending budgetary approval. We seek a highly motivated individual with scholarly promise, a strong research agenda, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The area of specialization is open, though preference will be given to candidates whose interdisciplinary interests complement those of our current faculty.

The person in this position will teach two courses each semester, which will include two graduate seminars in jazz studies and two other undergraduate music courses based on areas of interest and departmental needs plus the weekly jazz salon. The position will involve participation in the life of the department, and the person will need to demonstrate the ability to work effectively and collegially with varying populations of students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a Ph.D. or will complete a Ph.D. in music or a related field with a jazz studies focus by December 2025.

The Department of Music offers Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in jazz studies, musicology, ethnomusicology, and composition and theory as well as a B.A. in music. The graduate program provides students with instruction in the theories, methods, and critical theories of each of the subdisciplines. The department offers undergraduate tracks including jazz, performance, and global & popular music that features jazz ensembles, gamelan, African music and dance, Afro-pop, and bluegrass. Through this appointment, the Department seeks to reinforce and expand relationships across university departments, programs, and scholarly centers.

Candidates should submit a letter of application describing current and future research directions, a teaching statement, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Dec 1, 2025.

Position: Jazz Studies Visiting Assistant Professor

Qualifications: Candidates will have a Ph.D. by December 2025 and should present evidence of scholarly promise and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Duties: Teach undergraduate courses and graduate seminars; conduct research and publish; participate actively in the profession; share in administrative responsibilities.

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