Assistant Professor of Composition and Theory

Department: MUS School of Music. Part/Full Time: Full Time. Location: University of South Carolina Columbia campus, Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active career as a composer through performances, recordings, publications, etc.
• Teach courses in undergraduate and graduate music theory as well as composition.
• Help direct concerts of contemporary music and student composer concerts.
• Direct graduate and undergraduate research as needed.
• This position will work at the University of South Carolina Columbia campus in Columbia, SC.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in music composition (D.M.A. or Ph.D.; ABD also considered).
• Proven record of achievement and promise of developing a national reputation as a composer.
• Evidence of the potential for successful teaching of undergraduate- and graduate-level music theory and composition coursework (including applied study and supervision of student research).

The School of Music vision statement identifies our core values, each of which are predicated on our five themes as a School: the pursuit of Excellence; devotion to Student Success; the production of Music Leaders; preparation of the Musician-Educator; and the creation of Diversely Skilled Musicians. We also embrace the ethos of music for all by advancing the major endeavor, Music for the Common Good: Carolina's Public Music Initiative. The school encourages applications from candidates who demonstrate interests and abilities that align with these values.