Job Openings


Position Description 
Scholar with specialization in opera of the 18th or 19th century; Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, Non-Tenure-track position

Required Qualifications: Scholar who specializes in opera and other music of the 18th or 19th centuries. Candidates should hold a Ph.D, or have advanced ABD status, and should be well-versed in both historical and theoretical domains and conversant with interdisciplinary perspectives. We look for demonstrated achievement in or potential for scholarly productivity, potential for contribution to a developing Opera Studies and Performance program, and a record of successful teaching experience.

Responsibilities & Requirements: Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate instruction, supervision of student research and writing, advising, contribution to the Opera Studies and Performance program, and departmental and university service.

Special Notes: Screening begins February 20, 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Appointment begins late August 2013.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Procedure: Applicants should complete the Academic Jobs Online application process online at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2441 Electronic submission of materials is preferred. 

Alternatively, submit a State employment application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least three current letters of reference (or reference dossier) and statement of teaching interests and philosophy to:

Chair, Opera Scholar Search
Department of Music
Staller Center
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-5475


Position Description
Assistant Professor. Tenure-track position

Required Qualifications: Scholar with specialization in music before 1500 and an established record of, or demonstrated potential for, scholarly productivity. Candidates should hold a PhD or have ABD status, and should be well versed in both historical and theoretical domains.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates conversant with performance practice issues and interdisciplinary perspectives. 

Responsibilities & Requirements: Undergraduate and graduate instruction, supervision of student research and writing, dissertation direction, advising, and departmental and university service. 

Special Notes: Screening begins January 8, 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Appointment begins late August 2013. This is a tenure track position.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Procedure: Applicants should complete the Academic Jobs Online application process online at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2434.  Electronic submission of materials is highly preferred.


Alternatively, submit a State employment application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, and at least three current letters of reference (or reference dossier) to: 

Chair, Music Scholar (Pre-1500) Search
Department of Music
Staller Center
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY  11794-5475