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Visiting Assistant Professor of Musicology

Oklahoma City University

Campus, IL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Musicology

Apply now Job no: 492884
Work type: 9 Month Faculty
Location: Main Campus, Oklahoma City
Categories: Schools and Colleges

VP Area: Music School

Department: Music School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility:  Yes

Position Summary:

The Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University (OCU) invites applications for the nine-month, non-tenure track position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Musicology for the 2026/2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach 4 courses per semester (2 preps each term), which includes undergraduate and graduate seminars of the candidate's choosing, a graduate musicology methods course, and a sophomore level introduction to world and popular musical traditions.

This is a dynamic period for the School of Music. Through key partnerships with Oklahoma Youth Orchestra, Canterbury Voices, and the OKC Philharmonic, among others, the Bass School of Music is positioned at the crossroads of music-making in the state and throughout the heartland. The School is also preparing to launch a 3-year strategic plan that, among other things, recommits to being a national leader in developing degree programs and creative pathways for the 21st century artist. The ideal candidate will arrive prepared to join these robust conversations and to help guide the School into this next chapter.

OCU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body. We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the faculties of higher education institutions.The Bass School of Music is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is aligned with our university's overarching vision and mission. Further, we aspire to engage in our work in equitable and inclusive ways, and desire to work with a team member who is committed to our university's and Office of Diversity and Inclusion's strategic goals.  

Qualifications: 

The committee has a strong preference for applicants with PhD in Musicology or Ethnomusicology, but will consider those at the ABD stage.

About Us: 

The Wanda L. Bass School of Music is an all-Steinway school and a fully accredited institutional member of NASM with 300 undergraduate and 60 graduate students. Boasting world-class rehearsal facilities and an established reputation for excellence in classical as well as popular music styles, the Bass School of Music enjoys a pride of place in a dynamic city, a fast-developing region, and among art and entertainment industries around the world. Alumni are known for their preparedness for multi-hyphenate careers, by the difference they make in their communities, and by their notable successes in orchestras, opera houses, Broadway stages, classrooms, and as leaders in arts organizations.

Oklahoma City University is a coeducational, urban private university located in the historic and vibrant Uptown 23rd District in the heart of Oklahoma City: a unique, friendly, and energized city with a low cost of living and lots of sunshine. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a variety of degrees in the liberal arts, fine arts, health sciences, law, and business. It is a uniquely creative place-over half the undergraduate population is majoring in music, dance, or theatre. OCU is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and Oklahoma City University is also listed in Forbes' "Best Christian Colleges" & "100 Best College Buys."  https://youtu.be/N4Boc4Zplfk 

Employee Benefits: 

The faculty of OCU are given a package designed to fit the needs of individuals and families. Benefits offered include health (medical, dental and vision) insurance, flexible spending accounts, university paid life insurance, university paid long-term disability insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission for employees and qualifying dependents who wish to take classes or pursue a degree at OCU. 

Required Application Materials:   

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact information for three professional references

Deadline:

Screening will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact:       

Dr. Jake Johnson, Associate Dean of the Wanda L. Bass School of Music

Advertised: 05 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
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