Assistant Professor - Fine and Performing Arts (Music/Music Theory)

Job ID #: 32794

Job Description:

"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”

Baruch College, one of eleven senior colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY), proudly serves a diverse and engaged student body of over 19,000. Our students represent a wealth of cultural and economic backgrounds, and include many recent immigrants as well as individuals who are the first in their families to attend college. Baruch is ranked among the top institutions of higher education in the nation by The Chronicle of Higher Education for promoting student social mobility. Baruch is also listed among the nation’s top public colleges for academic excellence. Baruch seeks faculty who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education. Visit us at https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/

The music program at Baruch College, CUNY, seeks a promising scholar of demonstrated scholarship or achievement and dedicated teacher, currently completing or having recently attained the Ph.D. in Music Theory, for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2027. All degree requirements must be met by the beginning of the 2027–2028 academic year.

The faculty member will teach a variety courses primarily in music theory to a diverse community that includes music majors and music minors. Other responsibilities may include directing independent undergraduate projects, advisement, and the like.

The successful candidate is expected to conduct a scholarly agenda with significant peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, and to engage in other activities within the profession.

The faculty member will be an active participant in departmental and college-level committees and will share responsibility for academic governance, which may include curricular development and program review.

Compensation and Benefits:

$89,777- $105,588; commensurate with qualifications and experience

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Qualifications:

Must currently be completing or having recently attained the Ph.D. in Music Theory, for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2027. All degree requirements must be met by the beginning of the 2027–2028 academic year.

How to Apply:

Go to the CUNY website cuny.jobs to see the complete position description and job requirements in CUNYFirst under Job Opening ID #32794. You can view and apply for this job in CUNYFirst via the following direct link to the posting https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/assistant-professor-fine-and-performing-arts-musicmusic-theory/3168BC83E11A472BA7FBA85E6D8A8C47/job/

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a philosophy of teaching that includes but is not limited to their commitment to and experience with teaching students in a campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university.

Candidates who are selected to be interviewed will be asked to provide additional materials.

Closing Date:

December 18, 2026. Review of applications to begin on December 26, 2026

EEO Statement:

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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