Assistant Professor (Continuing Track), School of Music and Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures

The School of Music and the Department of  Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a Continuing Track Assistant Professor with a joint appointment (60% in the School of Music and 40% in the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures) who specializes in Ethnomusicology and Korean Studies.

Continuing Track (CT) faculty are full-time, benefits-eligible faculty members of the University of Delaware who are employed on continuing renewable contracts. CT faculty with terminal degrees hold professorial rank and have a path to promotion up to full professor. All CT faculty are eligible for sabbaticals and have opportunities to pursue research.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

The selected candidate will have a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology or a related field, a minimum of two years of college-level teaching experience as the instructor of record in Korean language and culture courses, and a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in Ethnomusicology and Korean language and culture. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality, communicative-based instruction and work effectively with students of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities within the School of Music will include teaching ethnomusicology courses for undergraduate music majors, M.M. topics courses in ethnomusicology, and general education courses in world music that are/can be cross-listed with Asian Studies. Responsibilities within the DLLC will include teaching all levels of Korean language (composition, grammar, and oral communication), as well as Korean culture classes taught in English. Preferred qualifications include experience in program development and grant writing, along with research and teaching experience in cross-border studies in Asia, given the automatic affiliation with the Asian Studies faculty.  The selected candidate will provide essential service to both departments as assigned by the department chairs. This may include committee work, student advising, recruitment, and retention.

The School of Music and the Department of Languages, Literature & Cultures:  The School of Music and the Department of Languages, Literature & Cultures (DLLC) at the University of Delaware are within the College Arts and Sciences.

The School of Music (https://www.music.udel.edu) provides exceptional educational opportunities for students pursuing a music major as well as those across the broader University community. Ensembles, private study, and academic courses provide significant opportunities for musical growth and community outreach. With 60 full- and part-time faculty and professionals serving approximately 250 undergraduate and graduate students, the School offers Bachelor of Music degrees in Applied Music, Music Education, Music History, Music Theory, and Composition; a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Music Management; Master of Music degrees in Performance, Teaching, and Composition, and a Masters of Chamber Music.

The Department of Languages, Literature & Cultures (DLLC) (https://www.dllc.udel.edu) currently offers Korean language and culture courses. The DLLC builds language competency and cultural knowledge and understanding, preparing students to become global citizens. It offers a broad range of languages and courses of study—from antiquity to present-day and from around the world—and prepares students for a range of careers. DLLC hosts numerous study abroad programs, led by its own faculty. Through research and publication, the Department advances scholarship in the discipline, furthering the critical understanding of world culture in its complexity and diversity.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the largest college at the University of Delaware, comprising 22 academic departments, 2 academic centers, and 35 interdisciplinary centers, programs, and institutes across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. CAS serves every student at the University through foundational coursework, while also supporting over 7,300 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students majoring in our disciplines. In 2024-2025, CAS conferred more than 1,400 BA and AA degrees and 460 graduate degrees.

Guided by a commitment to shared governance, CAS faculty serve as leaders in the University and College Faculty Senates. More than 380 staff members and 45 postdoctoral fellows and researchers further enrich the CAS community by providing essential support to students and academic units. CAS maintains annual operating expenditures of over $152 million and is a hub for interdisciplinary engagement, connecting students and faculty with local, national, and global communities through research, creative activity, and public service.

The University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The University of Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran, as well as any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on January 21, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi for undergraduate courses in both Ethnomusicology and Korean language and culture classes, a teaching statement, and contact information for three references. For additional information, please contact Dr. Maria Purciello (mpurciel@udel.edu).

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation.