Visiting Assistant Professor of Music

Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Race, Social Justice, and African Diasporic Studies)

Position Type:

Full time

Location:

Bucknell University

Categories:

Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

Bucknell University’s Department of Music invites applications for a year-long Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek candidates who specialize in African, African-American, and/or African-diasporic musical culture(s), and/or music and social justice. The successful candidate will teach three courses each semester in African, African-American, and/or African-diasporic music; critical intersections of music with race and social justice; jazz, rock, and/or hip-hop; cross-cultural perspectives in music; and/or other related areas. By the start date of the position, candidates are expected to have a doctorate or be ABD in Ethnomusicology, Africana/African-American/Black Studies,  Jazz Studies, Musicology, or another related field.

For additional information and to apply, please submit a cover letter addressing your teaching philosophy, scholarly interests, and commitment to equity and inclusion; and a current C.V. Candidates that progress through the interview process will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references so that confidential letters of reference may be obtained. All materials must be submitted online at careers.bucknell.edu. Questions about the position should be addressed by email to Professor Ryan Malone at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2026, and will continue until filled.

About Bucknell

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

The university sponsors a range of activities to support the development of its faculty, including a Teaching & Learning Center and research support. Alongside its academic departments and programs, it is home to the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender, which supports faculty teaching and scholarship in these areas, and the Griot Institute for Black Lives and Cultures, which facilitates faculty and student engagement with interdisciplinary exploration and critical analysis of the cultures, histories, narratives, peoples, geographies and arts of Africa and the African diaspora.

Founded in 1846 and located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in historic Lewisburg, Pa., Bucknell University is an undergraduate-focused institution that stands uniquely at the intersection of top-ranked liberal arts, engineering and management programs. Our students choose from more than 60 majors and 70 minors in the arts, engineering, humanities, management, and natural and social sciences, as well as extensive global study, service-learning and research opportunities. Bucknell’s 3,700 undergraduate and 30 graduate students enjoy a low 9:1 student-faculty ratio and exceptional opportunities to collaborate with faculty mentors on scholarly and artistic projects.

Lewisburg (pop. 5,700) is located in central Pennsylvania and features beautiful Victorian homes, the restored art deco Campus Theatre (owned by the University), a variety of restaurants, shops and boutiques, and the Barnes & Noble at Bucknell University Bookstore. It is the seat of Union County, which has about 44,000 residents. In addition to the many cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities and events offered by the University and within the Lewisburg community, the surrounding region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship in accordance with University policy. At this time, the University is only able to provide H-1B visa sponsorship for candidates currently residing in the U.S. with a valid, transferable visa status (e.g. H-1B, F-1, J-1). Bucknell is not currently in a position to initiate new H-1B petitions for candidates residing abroad

Benefits: 

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email [email protected].