Visiting Assistant Professor Of Music (race, Social Justice, And African Diasporic Studies)

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Not specified; not specified; eligible for total r...
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Specialization in african diasporic musical culture
Focus on music and social justice intersections
Ability to teach jazz, rock, or hip-hop
Bucknell University is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music with a focus on race, social justice, and African diasporic studies for a one-year position beginning August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate or be ABD in relevant fields and will teach courses in African and African-American music and issues of social justice

Job Summary

  • Bucknell University invites applications for a year-long Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026 specializing in African, African-American, and/or African-diasporic musical cultures.
  • The successful candidate will teach three courses each semester covering critical intersections of music with race and social justice, jazz, rock, and/or hip-hop.
  • Bucknell offers an outstanding 10% employer contribution to retirement plans, tuition remission for faculty and their families, and a comprehensive employee wellness program.

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Bucknell University is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music with a focus on race, social justice, and African diasporic studies for a one-year position beginning August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate or be ABD in relevant fields and will teach courses in African and African-American music and issues of social justice.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Eligible for total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 10% retirement contribution, and tuition remission

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Specialization in African diasporic musical culture
  • Focus on music and social justice intersections
  • Ability to teach jazz, rock, or hip-hop
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with interdisciplinary exploration
  • Engagement with Black Lives and Cultures
  • Collaboration on scholarly and artistic projects

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate or ABD in Ethnomusicology, Africana Studies, Jazz Studies, or related field
  • Submission of cover letter addressing teaching philosophy and commitment to equity
  • Current C.V. required for application review
  • Valid transferable visa status if currently residing in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must have valid transferable visa status if residing in the U.S.

Sponsorship: available

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