Assistant Professor of Composition
About The Position
The Department of Music at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track composer at the rank of Assistant Professor. The envisaged starting date is September 1, 2027. We are searching for a creative and innovative composer who will show every promise of attaining professional distinction. The successful candidate must have a commitment to high quality undergraduate and graduate instruction, and ability or potential in teaching and mentoring a diverse student body. Candidates should have an interest and expertise in one or more additional areas of performance and/or research, including, but not limited to, theory within or beyond the traditions of Western art music, music performance, and computer music. The successful applicant will also have demonstrated interests that afford effective interactions with a broad range of colleagues. Teaching responsibilities will involve courses primarily in composition and analysis, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as the supervision of individual composition research. Courses may also be taught in the candidate's additional areas of expertise.
Requirements
- DMA or PhD in Composition or a closely related field, or equivalent professional distinction.
- Commitment to high quality undergraduate and graduate instruction.
- Ability or potential in teaching and mentoring a diverse student body.
- Interest and expertise in one or more additional areas of performance and/or research (e.g., theory within or beyond Western art music, music performance, computer music).
- Demonstrated interests that afford effective interactions with a broad range of colleagues.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- List of works and performances
- Three to five letters of reference
Responsibilities
- Teach courses primarily in composition and analysis at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Supervise individual composition research.
- Teach courses in additional areas of expertise.
- Mentor a diverse student body.
Benefits
- Tenure-track position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
