Faculty.Professor.A W Mellon

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Music at the University of Pittsburgh seeks an exceptional, visionary composer for an endowed Mellon Chair in Music. This is a full-time, tenured Associate or Full Professor position; advanced junior faculty with exceptional records may also be considered. The appointment is expected to begin August 15, 2027, pending budgetary approval.

The appointee will teach three courses per year, including courses and individual composition lessons. They will contribute to the artistic profile and national and international reputation of the department through collaborative leadership, teaching, mentoring, and service. The candidate should complement the interests of current faculty and be able to work across departmental sub-disciplines and potentially with colleagues elsewhere in the University.

The Department offers a liberal-arts B.A. and M.A. and Ph.D. programs with concentrations in Composition/Theory, Ethnomusicology, Jazz Studies, and Musicology.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or D.M.A. in Music, or a comparable record of professional artistic achievement.
• An outstanding body of creative work evidenced by commissions, recordings, premieres, performances, and festival or residency invitations.
• Recognition as a leader in the candidate’s field.
• A record of teaching composition and related subjects.
• Strong research and writing skills appropriate for serving on Ph.D. committees.

Nice To Haves

• Scholarly or creative expertise in music technology, multimedia, popular music, contemporary music studies, music theory, sound art, improvisation, or related interests.
• Interests that complement those of current faculty and the ability to work across departmental sub-disciplines or with colleagues elsewhere in the University.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per year, including courses and individual composition lessons.
• Assist faculty in organizing concerts and guest artist visits.
• Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Serve on graduate dissertation and comprehensive exam committees.
• Share in departmental service.
• Collaborate in advancing the artistic profile and national and international reputation of the Department of Music.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree