African Dance Teaching Position, PT @ Tufts University

The Department of Music at Tufts University announces a part-time position as an undergraduate instructor of African traditional performing arts (primarily song, instrumental music, and dance) to teach performance ensemble courses that culminate in performances by students. We seek an expert teacher/performer of African traditional performing arts with extensive familiarity with the perspectives of born-in-the-tradition culture-bearers, particularly those whose area of expertise is from Ghana. Review of applications begins February 5, 2010. Please send a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and documentation of recent performances (such as audio or video recordings, program notes or other writings) to African Traditional Performing Arts Search, Department of Music, Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center, Tufts University, 20 Talbot Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155.