Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music (Composition: Video Game Scoring), tenured or tenure-track

Indiana University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Title Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music (Composition: Video Game Scoring), tenured or tenure-track
Appointment Status Tenure
Department IU Bloomington Composition
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
The Jacobs School of Music seeks candidates for a tenure-track or tenured position in composition, with a specialization in video game scoring, to join the faculty of a vibrantly active and performance-focused department. Expected start date: 08/01/2024. Responsibilities will include (1) teaching lessons for composition students at all levels and possibly teaching courses including Orchestration, Composition Forum or other topics in rotation; (2) participating in all Composition Department activities, including recruitment, concert and recital attendance, and sharing in the coordination of departmentally organized projects; (3) serving on doctoral advising committees for DM students; (4) serving on Jacobs School of Music committees; and (5) maintaining an active career as a composer.
Basic Qualifications
Composer with a growing or established national reputation, preferably including significant recognition as shown through AAA video game releases, performances, recordings, broadcasts, awards, or appearances at festivals. Desired qualifications include a strong music business background. The department places high priority on increasing and supporting diversity and inclusion in the field of composition, and so demonstrated commitment in this area is desired. Master’s degree in composition or related field required; doctoral degree preferred. Commensurate professional experience will also be considered.
Department Contact for Questions
Cecilia Bass, [email protected], (812) 855-5541
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank This is an open rank search and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Special Instructions
A complete application consists of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a document with links to scores and recordings of three significant video game scores, and if so inclined 2 concert compositions (with at least one being from the last five years), and the names, titles, and email addresses for each of three professional references. An email message with instructions about uploading letters of reference will be sent automatically to each of your reference providers immediately after you submit your completed application. Please do not send other materials until requested to do so.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.
For Best Consideration Date 01/08/2024
Expected Start Date 08/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100700-2023

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