Instructor of Music History and Music Theatre

The University of South Carolina School of Music is accepting applications for a Professional-Track, Instructor of Music History andMusic Theatre, beginning August 16, 2026. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching dutieswill primarily include course in the Music History progressions, as well as specialty courses in Film Music, Music Theatre, and Opera.

Additional collaborations are expected in vocal coaching and/or collaborative piano. Participation in student recruitment and other facultyactivities is expected.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Musicology. A minimum of two years teaching experience at the undergraduatelevel is preferred. Teaching and/or research in Film Music and Scoring, American Music, and special topics in Opera and Music Theatrepreferred.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The University of South Carolina in Columbia, founded in 1801, is the flagship Carnegie LevelR1 research institution of a seven-campus, fully accredited, state-supported system. The School of Music is an independent unit on campusand a dynamic leader for music and music education in the United States with a full-time faculty of 59, and a student population of 475.

APPLICATION

Apply at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204195 . Upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact informationfor three current letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be solicited at a later date. The search process will continueuntil the position is filled, but priority screening will begin on or shortly after April 6.