Carry out and promote research into history, performance and traditions of Sikh
music and its philosophy (Gurmat Sangeet). Teach at least one course per year in
Sikh Music, its performance practice and tradition. Teach other courses in non-
western music to satisfy cross-cultural requirements within the college’s
distribution requirements. Teach additional elective courses in areas of research
as needed. Total teaching load to be 6 s.h. (2 courses) per semester.

Completed Ph.D. in Music or Ethnomusicology (preferred) with a specialty in the
Sikh musical tradition from both a scholarly and performance perspective. An
established record of research, publication and other professional and scholarly
activity focusing on the Sikh musical tradition and its performance, and a
growing reputation within the scholarly community required. Experience in
college-level instruction is required (preference will be given to active
performers).

Rank open, depending on qualifications. Tenure Track.
Salary dependant upon experience and qualifications.

Sikh Studies has been growing ever since the Sadarni Kuljit Kaur Bindra Chair
in Sikh Studies was established in 2001. This chair, which resides in the
Department of Religion, is well placed to complement the eventual chair holder
of Sikh Musicology, setting a precedent matched nowhere else in the
world, where both Shabad (Word) and Raag (Music) can be fruitfully researched
and taught. Hofstra University is set therefore to become a center for Sikh
Studies that will be internationally known for its two Chairs in Sikh Religion and
Music and their growing programs, workshops and conferences.

Contact Howard Cinnamon, Ph.D.; Chair, Department of Music; 101 New Academic
Building, 160 Hofstra University; Hempstead, NY 11549-1600
E-mail: mushzc@hofstra.edu

Applicants should included a current CV, three letters of recommendation and
samples of recent publications and other scholarly work.