Assistant Professor, School of Music

Job Description

The selected candidate will possess a broad perspective on the field of composition with pedagogical competence to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Earned doctorate (PhD or DMA) in music composition or a cognate discipline required.

Qualifications And Responsibilities

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DMA) in music composition or a cognate discipline;
• A record of university level teaching experience;
• A consistent record of professional activity as a composer, educator, and scholar on the state, regional, and national levels;
• A demonstrated commitment to representation and social interconnection.

Responsibilities

• Teaching applied lessons in composition;
• Facilitating weekly studio classes;
• Teaching classes in orchestration, arranging, and music technology (including DAWs, music notation software, and basic recording techniques);
• Organize composition student concerts and recitals;
• Maintain a profile as an active composer/teacher at the state, regional, and national levels.

Additional Responsibilities

• Service to the School of Music, College of Arts and Sciences, and the greater university.

Preferred Candidates

• Have and maintain a profile and recruiting/retention strategy that has high potential to attract quality undergraduate and graduate students.

About the School of Music

The mission of the School of Music, in the College of Arts and Sciences (https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/cas/) at the University of Delaware (https://www.music.udel.edu) is to provide the highest level of educational opportunities for music majors' professional learning as performers, educators, and scholars. The School provides optimal resources for significant musical growth through ensembles, private study, and academic music courses available to the general student population and others of the University community.

About the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the largest college at the University of Delaware, comprising 22 academic departments, 2 academic centers, and 35 interdisciplinary centers, programs, and institutes across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. CAS serves every student at the University through foundational coursework, while also supporting over 7,300 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students majoring in our disciplines.

About the University of Delaware

The University of Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran, as well as any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.