Visiting Assistant Professor of Music in Theory and Composition

About the role

The Department of Music at Whitman College seeks a visiting assistant professor in Music, with expertise in Theory and Composition, starting August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Offer courses in music theory (with an aural skills component) and composition.
• Guide theory majors and composition majors, including participation in senior assessments.
• Prioritize a student-centered teaching environment for majors and non-majors.
• Work with openness and generosity in a highly collaborative departmental environment.
• Engage with music theory in its broadest sense, working with recent trends in and interdisciplinary approaches to music theory.
• Engage with composition through a variety of modes and lenses (e.g. intersectional, electronic, computer, acoustic, film, installation).
• Guide students to connect their own interests and backgrounds with ways of creating music, working across style, genre, cultural tradition, and multiple modes of inquiry.

Qualifications

A completed terminal degree in music theory, composition, or a related field is required for the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor; candidates without a completed terminal degree will be considered at the rank of Visiting Instructor.

Benefits

Whitman College offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Schedule

The position is for one year, beginning August 2026.