Tenure-Track Faculty, Music and Ethnomusicology
Public liberal arts college hiring regular (tenure-track equivalent) faculty in the performing arts
| Employer | Public liberal arts college hiring regular (tenure-track equivalent) faculty in the performing arts (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Olympia, WA (Pacific Northwest) · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Mid-level |
| Pay | USD 53,966–111,485 base Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1B fit (performer-educators) |
| Role family | Traditional Musician / Cultural Performer |
About the role
A college that values interdisciplinary team teaching is hiring a musician and educator for a regular faculty position in ethnomusicology starting in September 2027. The person will lead an ensemble at a high artistic and pedagogical level and help grow the visibility of the performing arts. The role centers on serving a highly diverse undergraduate population with inclusive, culturally responsive programming.
What you'll do
- Teach in interdisciplinary teams for a diverse undergraduate student body
- Lead an ensemble at a high artistic and pedagogical level
- Recruit students and provide leadership in applied research or performance areas that fit the school's needs
- Develop inclusive, culturally responsive music programming
- Support the growth and visibility of the performing arts on campus
- Address each minimum and preferred qualification in a cover letter when applying
Requirements
- Skill and experience as a performing musician and educator in ethnomusicology
- Ability to lead an ensemble at a high artistic and pedagogical level
- Commitment to teaching and meeting the needs of diverse learners
- Ability to teach collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
- Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of hire, though visa sponsorship may be considered depending on current immigration status
Nice to have
Pay & benefits
USD 53,966–111,485 base. The posting does not list benefits. It states the position is a regular, continuing-contract role equivalent to tenure-track and refers to a collective bargaining agreement for contract details.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Musicians and performer-educators in roles like this typically document O-1B evidence such as significant performances or tours, critical reviews and press, recordings, awards, teaching or lead roles at distinguished institutions, and recommendation letters from respected peers. The posting states no citizenship restriction. It requires work authorization at hire but says visa sponsorship may be considered depending on status, so an O-1 filing by the employer or a U.S. agent is a possible route. Approval depends on the individual's evidence and is not certain.
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