Individuals who identify as Black and/or Latinx who are interested in pursuing a career in academia are eligible to apply. We are looking for the following:
- Students currently studying in graduate programs (preferably at the doctoral level, although master's candidates will be considered)
- Current junior or adjunct faculty seeking to get tenure or secure a tenure-track position
- Professional musicians with a variety of academic backgrounds who are looking to transition to a serious academic career
We encourage applicants to apply who are at any level in their career—whether you are a graduate student, a recent graduate, or have been active in the field for many years.
Your experience should demonstrate the level of your commitment to this career path, but there are no specific requirements regarding your teaching experience.
The program serves individuals interested in teaching in any genre or discipline of music. You can select multiple disciplines on the application, including, but not limited to:
- Composition
- Conducting
- Ethnomusicology
- Instrumental Performance
- Jazz Arranging/Composition
- Jazz Performance
- Music Education
- Music Theory
- Musicology
- Vocal Performance
12-15 fellows will be accepted into the program.
It is free to apply, and all program expenses will be covered by CIM at no cost to the fellows.
The program will be hybrid and consist of two in-person and four virtual sessions on the following dates:
- January 25-26, 2023: FMFF Orientation and Opening Session: Designing Your Path Within the Academy (in-person, Detroit, MI)
- January 26-29, 2023: Sphinx Connect Conference & FMFF Alumni Reception (in-person, Detroit, MI)
- February 25-26, 2023: Navigating the Academic Job Market and Search Process as a Person of Color (virtual session)
- March 25-26, 2023: The Politics of Academia and Influencing at All Levels
- April 22-23, 2023: Effective Teaching and Peak Performance (virtual session)
- May 20-21, 2023: Setting Yourself Up for Advancement and Tenure Success
- June 14-18, 2023: Putting it All Together: Program Wrap Up and Graduation (in person, Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland, OH)
NOTE: All selected fellows are required to attend all activities on the dates listed above.
No. The fellowship does not provide any tuition assistance currently.
It’s not required, but that could certainly be used to supplement your application. You should express your experience to-date as fully and honestly as possible.
Applicants are asked to submit the following:
- an application form
- a current resume or curriculum vitae
- two letters of recommendation (recommendations can be submitted separately from the other application components)
- A written essay, between 250 - 500 words, answering the following questions:
- What are your long-term career aspirations and ideal career path?
- Describe one of your strengths that will lend positively to a career in higher education.
- A video essay (maximum of 3 minutes in length), answering the following questions:
- What are some challenges that you have faced or may face in preparing for an academic career?
- Why are you a strong candidate for the Future of Music Faculty Fellowship?