Two Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Music at Columbia University

 
The Department of Music at Columbia University is pleased to announce two Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowships, to begin in September 2010.  We seek scholars or composers in the early stages of their academic careers (with doctorates received after June 30, 2007 or with all  requirements completed by June 30, 2010) whose research, creative work, and teaching will add to the intellectual vigor and diversity of musical life at Columbia.

 
In each semester of a two-year appointment, a Fellow will teach one course.  At least three of these four courses will be in Columbia’s Core Curriculum: either Music Humanities (Masterpieces of Western Music) or a comparable course in Major Cultures (such as Asian Music Humanities).  A fourth course may be on a subject chosen by the Fellow, in consultation with the  Department. (For information about the Core Curriculum, visit  http://www.college.columbia.edu/core/classes/.)  Fellows will also be encouraged to share their work with the University community in colloquia and other appropriate presentations.
 
The Fellowship will bring an initial salary of $52,250, with an increase anticipated in the second year.  Research expenses will be reimbursed up to $1,000 annually.
 
A letter of application should be accompanied by:
(1) a curriculum vitae
(2) one sample of work: a dissertation chapter or an article, or a composition (score,   recording, or both)
(3) a statement of research or creative plans for the fellowship period (up to 1500 words)
(4) a brief statement of teaching experience and interests (up to 500 words)
(5) three letters of recommendation, which may be sent directly by the writers
 
After initial review, the committee may request further written or recorded materials from applicants.
 
Applications MUST BE RECEIVED BY November 9, 2009.  Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.  Send applications to:
 
Post-Doctoral Search Committee  
Department of Music  
Columbia University  
621 Dodge Hall, MC 1813  
2960 Broadway  
New York, NY 10027