<p>A PhD is a PhD, and there are no shortcuts. The terminal degree in music history/musicology is the PhD, not the DMA, which is a performance degree, i.e. piano, voice, cello, etc. Rutgers offer both the PhD and the DMA. Hiring as a college teacher, which OP indicates he already does as an adjunct, will be based on publication record and how well the specialized niche of research augments a department. Good luck. Lorelei</p>