Assistant Professor- Fine and Performing Arts; Music​/Music Theory

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone's responsibility Baruch College, one of eleven senior colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY), proudly serves a diverse and engaged student body of over 19,000. Our students represent a wealth of cultural and economic backgrounds, and include many recent immigrants as well as individuals who are the first in their families to attend college.

Baruch is ranked among the top institutions of higher education in the nation by The Chronicle of Higher Education for promoting student social mobility. Baruch is also listed among the nation's top public colleges for academic excellence. Baruch seeks faculty who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education. Visit us at ~~~/ The music program at Baruch College, CUNY, seeks a promising scholar of demonstrated scholarship or achievement and dedicated teacher, currently completing or having recently attained the Ph.D. in Music Theory, for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2027.

All degree requirements must be met by the beginning of the  academic year. The faculty member will teach a variety courses primarily in music theory to a diverse community that includes music majors and music minors. Other responsibilities may include directing independent undergraduate projects, advisement, and the like. The successful candidate is expected to conduct a scholarly agenda with significant peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, and to engage in other activities within the profession.

The faculty member will be an active participant in departmental and college-level committees and will share responsibility for academic governance, which may include curricular development and program review.

Must currently be completing or having recently attained the Ph.D. in Music Theory, for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2027. All degree requirements must be met by the beginning of the  academic year.

$89,777- $105,588; commensurate with qualifications and experience

• health insurance
• pension and retirement benefits
• paid parental leave
• savings programs
• mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication

December 18, 2026.

Review of applications to begin on December 26, 2026

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Location: Baruch College