Instructor of Music History and Music Theatre

University of South Carolina, United States

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Summary


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Posting Number FAC00045PO26
Advertised Title Instructor of Music History and Music Theatre
Campus Columbia
College/Division School of Music
Department MUS School of Music
Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with Experience
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Professional Track
Job Search Category Faculty


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Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
Teaching duties will primarily include courses 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 faculty activities is expected.
The University of South Carolina in Columbia, founded in 1801, is the flagship Carnegie Level R1 research institution of a seven-campus, fully accredited, state-supported system. The School of Music is an independent unit on campus and 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.
Required Education and Experience
  • PhD in Musicology. A minimum of two years teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred. Experience teaching and/or research in Film Music and Scoring, American Music, and special topics in Opera and Music Theatre preferred. 
  • Directing and performance skills in musical theatre and collaborative piano preferred
Preferred Qualifications
The School of Music is committed to its 2030 Vision and core values, (https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/music/about/vision_page.php ) and to these five themes:
1) pursuing Excellence;
2) devotion to Student Success;
3) focusing on producing Music Leaders;
4) emphasizing the preparation of the Musician-Educator; and
5) creating Diversely Skilled Musicians.
The School encourages applications from candidates who have interests and abilities that align with these values.


Posting Detail Information


Desired Start Date 08/16/2026
Job Open Date 03/30/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Apply at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three current letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be solicited at a later date.
The search process will continue until the position is filled, but priority screening will begin on or shortly after April 6.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204106
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