Assistant Professor of Music - Black American Music

Overview

The Newcomb Department of Music in the School of Liberal Arts at Tulane University is seeking an assistant professor of music (tenure-track) with expertise in the history and practice of Black American music. We wish to hire a candidate with commitment to contributing to the body of research on music associated with Black American culture, including, but not limited to, Blues, Gospel, Jazz, R 'n’ B, Soul, Funk and/or Hip-Hop, as well as the music of the broader African diaspora.

The position has a start date of July 1, 2026.

• Teach a 2/2 teaching load for music majors as well as general population students, including courses such as “Jazz History,” “New Orleans Music,” and other courses in Black American music history, theory and/or performance, depending on the candidate’s experience and expertise.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) students.
• Foster connections with musical communities and scenes in New Orleans.
• Maintain an active research/creative production/performance portfolio in line with tenure expectations.

• Expertise in the history and practice of Black American music and related fields (e.g., Blues, Gospel, Jazz, R ’n’ B, Soul, Funk and/or Hip-Hop) with potential to contribute to research on Black American culture and the broader African diaspora.
• Experience teaching at the college or university level and a record of research and/or creative output.
• Ability to foster connections with musical communities and scenes in New Orleans.
• Commitment to a tenure-track position at an R1 research institution.
• Active research/creative portfolio as a scholar or scholar-artist.
• Start date:
  
  July 1, 2026.

The Newcomb Department of Music has a storied history, featuring faculty with expertise in performance, theory, and musicology in American, European, and global traditions. Located in New Orleans, a global cultural capital, our students and colleagues have the opportunity to engage with world-class performers. Our curricular track in the creative industries helps connect students to the next generation of careers in the arts.