Adjunct Faculty (DAY), Music and Dance (Ethnomusicology), AY 2025 - 2026

General Statement of Duties

Salem State University is seeking adjunct professors with interest and experience teaching ethnomusicology. Teaching assignments will include MUS 112 Introduction to World Music, other subjects will depend upon the expertise of the candidate and needs of the program.

 

Salem State University values and appreciates diversity in all its forms and endeavors to create a space that reflects the campus community population which it serves. Our students come to Salem State University from 38 states and 48 countries and reflect the demographics of the greater Boston community in which we live. We are passionate about providing an experience for them and our fellow staff and faculty, where everyone can feel supported while they explore, learn, and celebrate their identities, similarities, and differences. We invite you to become a member of our community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with faculty, in a school with future-directed leadership and a collective focus on academic excellence, success of our students and faculty development.

 

This pool is valid for the current academic year and will be closed at the end of spring semester.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising
• Strength and potential for excellence and leadership in community engagement and university services

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Ethnomusicology or related discipline
• College-level teaching experience
• Experience teaching a multicultural population

Working Conditions:

This is an on site, in person position with on-campus, in-person responsibilities which may require ocasional work on evenings and weekends.

 

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email [email protected].

 

Application Instructions:

Please apply online and attach curriculum vitae, cover letter and unofficial transcripts for all degrees.

 

EEO Statement:

Salem State University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.