Visiting Assistant Professor

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Music at The Ohio State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Music Composition. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in music composition and related areas. The School of Music, housed in the new Timashev Family Music Building, is home to a faculty of nationally and internationally recognized performing artists, composers, scholars, and master teachers. It serves a student body of approximately 300 undergraduate and 90 graduate music majors, as well as hundreds of non-music majors. The School of Music values interdisciplinary creative and scholarly work, curricular innovation, and public engagement. The Ohio State University is a top-20 public university, with its Wexner Medical Center being a leading academic health center. Ohio State is committed to enhancing academic excellence, recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber, and offers support through Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation services.

Requirements

• Masters of Music degree
• Demonstrate strong written, oral, and visual communication skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate student work effectively

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in higher education
• PhD or DMA in composition or a related field

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in music composition, electronic music, and related subjects
• Evaluate student work with clarity, fairness, and consistency
• Contribute to a positive and engaging learning environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time
• 11 holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level