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JR102065 Assistant Teaching Professor of Music/Musicology (Open)
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Teaching Professor of Music/Musicology
Department:
CC00087 WM001 | CAS | Music Dept
Job Family:
Faculty - Non-Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)
Worker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term)
Job Requisition Primary Location:
Music Arts Center
Primary Job Posting Location:
Posting Location - William & Mary
Job Description Summary:
The Department of Music at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 3-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Music instructional position that will begin August 10, 2027. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion per the Teaching Faculty Framework.
We seek an individual with demonstrated experience teaching one-semester survey courses in western music history, courses in music theory along with accompanying musicianship labs, seminars on music research topics, and topics courses that contribute to the departmental curriculum. The ability to offer a one-semester survey course in global musics, as well as offerings in popular music, and in the music business is preferred, but not required.
The successful candidate will have experience in teaching small writing/research intensive seminars, larger lecture courses, and the ability and interest to develop and maintain professional community networks that support student learning and departmental initiatives. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher with prior experience leading classes at the college level and will have a [3-3] teaching load.
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. degree is required at the time the appointment begins (August 10, 2027).
- Applicants must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline in which they will teach.
- Ability to teach existing courses in western music history, music theory (including lab sections), musicology, small writing/research intensive seminars, and other lecture and seminar-style courses that contribute to the departmental curriculum.
- Evidence of successful prior teaching experience in leading classes at the college level.
- Ability and interest in developing and maintaining professional community networks that support student learning and departmental initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to offer a one-semester survey course in global musics, popular music, and especially music business.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.
- This position is restricted to a specific term.
Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration; Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided (“i.e. Resume/Cover letter” upload field). Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload:
- Curriculum vitae,
- Cover letter;
- A statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach; and
- Unofficial graduate transcripts outlining proof of 18 graduate credit hours in the curricular area specified in the position description above. Additional forms of credit hour verification may be submitted if unofficial transcripts are not provided by your university.
Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in music in any of the aforementioned required documents.
Candidates who reach the first-round virtual interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials no later than the review begin date, October 9, 2026. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.
Information on the degree programs in the Department of Music may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/music/undergradprogram/.
Benefits
William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. Housing Relocation Resources are also available to help new employees transition successfully to the area. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus, to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none
Applicant Notice
By applying for this position, you consent to William & Mary's use, review, and retention of your application materials for recruitment and employment purposes. Materials may be shared with authorized individuals participating in the hiring process and will be managed in accordance with applicable laws and university policies.
Job Profile:
JP0515 - Assistant Professor (Less than 12 months) NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99
Qualifications
Compensation Grade:
S99
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-09-04
Position Restrictions:
Restricted Term
EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Probationary Period Notice: Individuals selected for full-time staff positions will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period in accordance with university policy.
Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
Job Requisition:
JR102065 Assistant Teaching Professor of Music/Musicology (Open)
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Teaching Professor of Music/Musicology
Department:
CC00087 WM001 | CAS | Music Dept
Job Family:
Faculty - Non-Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)
Worker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term)
Job Requisition Primary Location:
Music Arts Center
Primary Job Posting Location:
Posting Location - William & Mary
Job Description Summary:
The Department of Music at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 3-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Music instructional position that will begin August 10, 2027. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion per the Teaching Faculty Framework.
We seek an individual with demonstrated experience teaching one-semester survey courses in western music history, courses in music theory along with accompanying musicianship labs, seminars on music research topics, and topics courses that contribute to the departmental curriculum. The ability to offer a one-semester survey course in global musics, as well as offerings in popular music, and in the music business is preferred, but not required.
The successful candidate will have experience in teaching small writing/research intensive seminars, larger lecture courses, and the ability and interest to develop and maintain professional community networks that support student learning and departmental initiatives. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher with prior experience leading classes at the college level and will have a [3-3] teaching load.
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. degree is required at the time the appointment begins (August 10, 2027).
- Applicants must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline in which they will teach.
- Ability to teach existing courses in western music history, music theory (including lab sections), musicology, small writing/research intensive seminars, and other lecture and seminar-style courses that contribute to the departmental curriculum.
- Evidence of successful prior teaching experience in leading classes at the college level.
- Ability and interest in developing and maintaining professional community networks that support student learning and departmental initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to offer a one-semester survey course in global musics, popular music, and especially music business.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.
- This position is restricted to a specific term.
Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration; Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided (“i.e. Resume/Cover letter” upload field). Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload:
- Curriculum vitae,
- Cover letter;
- A statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach; and
- Unofficial graduate transcripts outlining proof of 18 graduate credit hours in the curricular area specified in the position description above. Additional forms of credit hour verification may be submitted if unofficial transcripts are not provided by your university.
Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in music in any of the aforementioned required documents.
Candidates who reach the first-round virtual interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials no later than the review begin date, October 9, 2026. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.
Information on the degree programs in the Department of Music may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/music/undergradprogram/.
Benefits
William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. Housing Relocation Resources are also available to help new employees transition successfully to the area. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus, to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none
Applicant Notice
By applying for this position, you consent to William & Mary's use, review, and retention of your application materials for recruitment and employment purposes. Materials may be shared with authorized individuals participating in the hiring process and will be managed in accordance with applicable laws and university policies.
Job Profile:
JP0515 - Assistant Professor (Less than 12 months) NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99
Qualifications
Compensation Grade:
S99
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-09-04
Position Restrictions:
Restricted Term
EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Probationary Period Notice: Individuals selected for full-time staff positions will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period in accordance with university policy.
Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Teaching Assistant
Match your degree to the posted role
TN visa eligibility for Teaching Assistants depends on your degree field aligning with the subject you'll be assisting in. A biology degree supports a TA role in life sciences. A general education degree may not satisfy a STEM department's requirements.
Request a formal support letter early
Ask your hiring institution for a TN support letter before your start date. It must state your job title, duties, degree requirement, and employment period. CBP officers at the port of entry use this letter to adjudicate your TN on the spot.
Target institutions with visa sponsorship experience
Universities and community colleges that regularly hire international faculty are more familiar with TN sponsorship processes than K-12 districts. Look for institutions with a history of visa sponsorship experience—employers who have sponsored work visas before are typically better equipped to provide the required support letter and guide you through the port of entry application process.
Clarify part-time versus full-time status upfront
TN status requires that employment be prearranged and professional in nature. A part-time TA contract can still qualify, but your support letter must specify hours and confirm the role meets the specialty occupation criteria your degree supports.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Filtering job postings by TN visa sponsorship willingness manually takes hours. Migrate Mate surfaces Teaching Assistant roles at employers already open to TN sponsorship, so you're applying where your status won't disqualify you from the first screen.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular documentation
Mexican citizens cannot self-petition at a port of entry and must attend a U.S. consular interview. Bring your offer letter, TN support letter, degree credentials, and proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship. USCIS does not adjudicate TN petitions for Mexican nationals.
Teaching Assistant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Teaching Assistant role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Teaching Assistant positions qualify under the USMCA's Teacher category when the role requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in the field being taught or assisted. The key is that the position must be tied to a specific academic discipline and your degree must match. A general TA role that accepts any major will face scrutiny at adjudication.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Teaching Assistants compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable than H-1B visa for qualifying TA roles. H-1B requires employer-filed petitions months in advance and selection is random. With TN, Canadian citizens can receive approval at the port of entry the same day, while Mexican nationals go through a consular process without a lottery wait.
Where can I find Teaching Assistant jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most standard job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you spend time applying to roles where your status hasn't been considered. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN and other visa-sponsored roles, letting you search Teaching Assistant positions at institutions already open to sponsoring international professionals under USMCA.
Can a graduate teaching assistantship at a U.S. university qualify for TN status?
Graduate assistantships can qualify if the institution treats the role as a formal employment position requiring a bachelor's degree in the relevant academic field. Unpaid or stipend-only arrangements where the primary relationship is as a student, not an employee, complicate the TN eligibility analysis. Confirm with the university's international office that they'll issue a formal TN support letter.
How long does TN status last for a Teaching Assistant, and can it be renewed?
Each TN approval covers up to three years and is tied to the specific employer and role described in your support letter. There's no limit on the number of renewals, so you can maintain TN status indefinitely as long as you remain in a qualifying position. Canadian citizens can renew at a port of entry or by mail through USCIS; Mexican nationals must return to a consulate.