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The Cornell University Department of Music seeks a music historian or theorist specializing in Western music of the 19th or 20th century. Depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate, the position will be at the rank of either Assistant Professor, tenure-track; or Associate Professor (at this rank, only candidates who are about to be tenured at their home institution, or have recently been tenured, can be considered). The appointment will commence July 1, 2010.

The successful candidate will have the doctorate (or equivalent professional accomplishment) in music history or music theory, and outstanding scholarly potential with the promise of establishing an international reputation. The successful candidate will also have training and experience such as to qualify him or her to teach in the theory program for undergraduate music majors.

A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of recommendation should be sent to:

Professor James Webster
Chair, Musicology Search Committee
Cornell Univ. Department of Music
101 Lincoln Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853-4101

Please do not send scholarly writings or other materials unless asked to do so. Review of applications will begin November 16, 2009; the final deadline for receipt is November 30. Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee at the address given above, or by e mail at: jcw4@cornell.edu