Rank and Salary: Full-time, tenure track. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY founded in 1869, is becoming recognized as one of the leading institutions of higher education in the southeast. With rigorous student-focused academic programs and a faculty comprised of world-class scholars, theses attributes have contributed to the U.S. News and World Report ranking Claflin thirteenth in its 2025 list of the nation's top historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs).
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC: The Claflin University Department of Music is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The department is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). As a degree-granting department, we offer two major programs of study: BA in Music Education and BA in Music and a jazz studies concentration.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate will teach the western music history sequence and world music. Additional teaching responsibilities may include other courses within the candidate’s areas of expertise. Oversee general education courses in Music Appreciation, Black Music and Jazz History. Develop and teach online courses. The candidate is expected to participate fully in departmental recruitment activities, promoting the department within the state, regionally, and nationally, committee service, grantsmanship and research obligations consistent with all faculty appointments.
QualificationsA graduate degree in Music History/Ethnomusicology or related field is required. A competed doctorate is required for a tenure track appointment and the rank of Assistant Professor. ABD will be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to continue a research agenda and participate in service activities. Administrative experience and or knowledge about AI or modern technologies in music. The successful candidate will have: 1) a demonstrated record of excellence of teaching in higher education; 2) a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and music; 3) a strong knowledge and command of current technology with skills to teach in multiple learning modalities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- Please send a letter of application addressing your qualifications including a statement of research/scholarship/creative practice
- Statement of teaching philosophy and your motivation to teach at Claflin University
- a current curriculum vita,
- Sample of completed or in-progress research/creative activity
- unofficial copies of transcripts of all graduate work.
- Three current letters of recommendation and the addresses, telephone numbers and emails of at least five references will be requested at a later date.
Skills Required
- Graduate degree in Music History, Ethnomusicology, or related field
- Completed doctorate required for tenure-track appointment; ABD considered
- Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching in higher education
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and music
- Strong knowledge and command of current technology with skills to teach in multiple learning modalities, including online course development
- Administrative experience and/or knowledge about AI or modern technologies in music
- Ability to teach western music history sequence, world music, Music Appreciation, Black Music, and Jazz History
- Active research/scholarship/creative practice agenda and engagement in grantsmanship
- Application materials: letter addressing qualifications, statement of research/scholarship/creative practice, teaching philosophy, CV, sample research/creative activity, unofficial graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation (requested later)
What We Do
Claflin University is a private, historically black liberal arts college located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Founded in 1869 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, it provides exemplary educational opportunities through undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. The university offers bachelor's and master's degrees, focusing on developing the skills and character needed for visionary leadership, engaged citizenship, and professional success in a competitive job market.
