Cambridge University Music College wants to appoint a specialist in music theory and analyze to the assistant professor’s publication, starting from October 1, 2026 or as soon as possible after that.

The specific efficiency of the result will balance the commitment to the growth areas of discipline, including openness to the analytical methods of global music. The basic experience in one or more research fields may be, including (but not limited to) the history of theory, performance studies, mathematical curricula, methods of analyzing jazz and contemporary music, improvisation studies, screen music, or integrating perspectives from the composition of the twenty -first century.

Applicants must have a related doctorate in music or relevant discipline and a record or clear potential for distinguished research. We are looking for a disciplinary depth researcher who wants to formulate intellectual and creative synergy with colleagues working in other areas.

The successful applicant will collect basic and optional courses; They will teach at the master’s level, supervise and examine the doctorate, and develop curricula within the limits of analysis. Administrative duties include exam councils, acceptance, higher reviews, committee work and communication.

At the heart of an extensive network of study, research and musical practice, the College of Music includes 14 Permanent academic staff FTE, 5 researchers after a doctorate, 22 affiliated lecturers, 16 professional service employees who work with about 200 university students and 70 graduate students. As a pioneering center in the field of international research, faculty members specialize in modern music in the Middle Ages and Music in the nineteenth century, opera, popular music, analysis, ethnom science, training, music and science. Our facilities include professional concert hall and music library, as well as a wide range of historical instruments and Gamelan Javanese. An integral part of the faculty is the center of music and science, housing is fully equipped studios, computer room and research room.

We support and encourage the actress groups an incomplete representation and appreciate diversity. We welcome the request of individuals with disabilities. Follow employment and selection procedures best practices. The university has a policy of equal opportunities, as well as a group of diversity networks for women, global majority, gay, double, sexual inclination, and heavy sexual identity. More details available in http://www.equality.admin.cam.ac.uk/.

More information about the College of Music is available in www.mus.cam.ac.uk.

In order to consider your application, please download to the application system:

• Cover message,
• CVs (including the list of publications and teaching efficiency areas)
• A statement on research interests, including the next five -year research plan (up to 500 words);
• At least one sample of modern works (no more than 20,000 words in total)
• Contact details of three rulers.

Unofficial inquiries are welcome and should be directed to Professor Catherine Elis (kje32@mus.cam.ac.uk). If you have inquiries about the application process, please contact the school’s human resources team Musicr@admin.cam.c.uk

The date of closing the requests is midnight (BST) on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Personal interviews are scheduled for November 13 and 1425, taking into account the change.

Please quote the GT46630 reference on your request and in any correspondence on this vacancies.

The university supports the activity of equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages requests from all sections of society.

The university is responsible for ensuring that all employees are qualified to live and work in the United Kingdom.