Visiting Assistant Professor in Musicology

Visiting Assistant Professor in Musicology
Williams College: Music

Location: Williamstown, MA
Open Date: Jan 13, 2026
Deadline: Feb 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
POSITION: The Department of Music at Williams College announces a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor appointment in Musicology beginning in the fall of 2026.

DUTIES: Teach four courses (two per semester), including a survey of European music history up to 1750 primarily for majors, introductory courses on early music, and other courses related to the candidate's interests and experience. A complete listing of current courses in the department and their descriptions can be viewed at .

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in musicology with particular expertise in any period of music history before 1750; expertise in a secondary area that complements the strengths and interests of current faculty is especially welcome. Doctorate must be in hand by September 2026. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is desirable.

Application Instructions
APPLICATIONS: A letter of application, detailed resume, and three letters of reference should be submitted by February 27, 2026. Applicants must apply through Interfolio using this link: []. Please do not send additional supporting materials until requested. In the letter of application, we ask you to speak to your ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. The search committee expects to arrive at a short list of candidates by mid-March and to hold campus interviews in early April.

Questions concerning the application should be submitted to: Corinna Campbell, Department Chair ( [email protected] )

DEPARTMENT: The Music Department has 11 full-time faculty and approximately 40 part-time Artist Associates and Artists in Residence. The Department maintains an active musical life with over 130 events each year including those by the Berkshire Symphony, Concert and Chamber Choirs, Jazz Ensemble, Zambezi Marimba Band, Kusika, Williams Chamber Players, Chinese Music Ensemble, Middle Eastern Music Ensemble, I/O New Music, student chamber groups, and visiting artists and ensembles. The Department provides courses for the general student as well as specialized courses for the music major. Further information is available at .

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