Professor - Music jobs in the United States

Professor - Music teaches courses in the discipline area of music. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Music provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Music typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)

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Professor, Music History
  • SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • Description

    The San Francisco Conservatory of Music invites applicants for a full-time professor in the Department of Music History and Literature. SFCM’s student body includes instrumentalists, vocalists, jazz musicians, and composition students who specialize in video game, film, and concert music. We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative teacher with a diversity of interests to teach courses that will appeal to SFCM’s diverse student body of performers and composers. A successful candidate must be able to teach music history classes covering multiple eras and genres. This role requires teaching seven courses across an academic year, including our undergraduate music history sequence, which begins with a broad introductory course for all students, Music in Culture: Music of California, and continues with a survey of Western classical music traditions. The yearly course load will also include seminars for BM and MM students, respectively, on a range of more specialized topics. Full-time faculty participate in departmental and institutional leadership and service as needed.     

    Requirements

    Candidates should have completed a PhD in musicology, ethnomusicology, or a related field, or hold ABD status with degree completion guaranteed by August 1, 2025. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level. Candidates should have a strong portfolio and ongoing work in scholarly and creative activities including research and publications. 


    How to Apply

    Please apply through our website via Paylocity. For full consideration, upload your curriculum vitae (under "Select Resume to Upload" in the application system), a letter of application (under "Upload Cover Letter"), and the names and contact information of three professional references (under "References"). In your cover letter, please describe your teaching interests, broadly speaking, as well as your scholarly interests. Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials upon request. Applications will be reviewed after February 14, 2025. 


    Questions about the position or application process may be directed to Human Resources at hr@sfcm.edu.  


    Salary Range

    $85,000 to $90,000


    About Us

    SFCM’s mission is to transform our students: artistically, intellectually, professionally and individually. Through the study of music at the highest level, our students learn to seek achievement in every endeavor, to convert challenges into opportunities, to understand the nature of excellence, and to pursue their dreams with vigor and determination. We believe that inspiring the imagination, cultivating the artist, honing the intellect, and developing the professional are the keys to launching innovative graduates who excel in any field. SFCM is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. 


    Equal Opportunity Employer

    SFCM is a fully committed equal employment opportunity institution and welcomes applications from all qualified persons, including those who consider themselves to be of a race, national origin or ancestry that is not fully represented in musical arts programs in the United States. Personnel decisions regarding applicants for employment are made without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, age, citizenship, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.


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Professor/Director
  • Society for Music Theory
  • Maryland, MD FULL_TIME
  • The College of Arts and Humanities invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the School of Music. The preferred rank at appointment is Professor. The five-year administrativ...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Assistant Professor, Music- Percussion
  • University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
  • Fort Smith, AR FULL_TIME
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Assistant Professor, Music
  • Temple College
  • Temple, TX FULL_TIME
  • Salary : $54,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : 2600 South First Street Temple, TXJob Type : Full-Time (Faculty)Job Number : 00371Division : Fine ArtsDepartment : MusicOpening Date : 11 / 11 / 2024Closing Date...
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Music Adjunct Professor
  • South Puget Sound Community College
  • Olympia, WA OTHER
  • Adjunct faculty salary for the 2023-2024 fiscal year is $1,068.00- $1,090.00 per credit hour as listed in the CBA South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candi...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Adjunct Professor, Music Academy
  • Mount St. Joseph University
  • Cincinnati, OH FULL_TIME
  • Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsi...
  • 5 Days Ago

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School Teacher
  • Amergis
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Multiple Teacher Openings The School Teacher implements the daily instructional plansof the classroom teacher in an effe...
  • 2/9/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Children's Art & Science Teacher
  • Kidcreate Studio
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Responsive recruiter Replies within 24 hours Benefits: Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free food & snacks Opportuni...
  • 2/9/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Student Services Coach
  • Strayer University
  • Ashburn, VA
  • The Academic Coach serves as the primary contact for students from participation in first courses through completion of ...
  • 2/8/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Center Director Childcare
  • LLE Education Group
  • Ashburn, VA
  • LLE Education is actively searching for an experienced Center Director for the Ashburn area, who is passionate about mot...
  • 2/8/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Teacher - Entry Level
  • LLE Education Group
  • Ashburn, VA
  • LLE Education is looking for enthusiastic educators who want to make a positive impact in the lives of our students. Our...
  • 2/8/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Child Center Team Member
  • XCAL
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Child Center Team Member XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, a family-owned business, combines its technology-driven desig...
  • 2/6/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Preschool Office Administrator
  • Chesterbrook Academy
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Preschool Office Administrator Chesterbrook Academy (#829), 23651 Strickland Drive, Ashburn, Virginia, United States of ...
  • 1/15/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Teachers at Ashburn Village KinderCare
  • KinderCare Education
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companie...
  • 12/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Professor - Music jobs
$83,138 to $159,727