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Patrick Nickleson joined the University of Alberta as an Assistant Professor of Musicology in 2022, bringing a robust background from various prestigious institutions. He previously served as an Irish Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Music, University College Dublin, and has held positions as a postdoctoral Research Associate in Cultural Studies at Queen's University (Kingston) and Visiting Assistant Professor in Music History at Mount Allison University. He completed his PhD in musicology at the University of Toronto in 2017. Nickleson's research investigates underexplored dimensions of authorship and musical property within the context of colonialism, focusing on how music engages with themes of dispossession and property through a collaborative SSHRC Insight Grant project. His published works cover significant concerns in music studies, including musical minimalism and authorship disputes, with notable monographs and contributions to journals. As an educator, he aims to intertwine research with teaching, actively engaging with graduate students across various disciplines. His teaching interests include anti-colonial curricular reform and critical listening practices, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to music studies.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Joined as a faculty member in the Department of Music, focusing on Musicology.
University College Dublin • Dublin, Ireland
Worked as an Irish Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow.
Queen's University • Kingston, ON
Engaged in Cultural Studies.
Mount Allison University • Sackville, NB
Provided instruction in Music History.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management