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

Indiana University, United States

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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 music scoring for visual media, with a specialization in video game scoring. Expected start date: 08/01/2024. Responsibilities will include (1) teaching various courses in music scoring for visual media;  (2) serving the department, the Jacobs School of Music, and the university as necessary; and (3) maintaining an active career as a composer.
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.
Deadline: Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
For Best Consideration Date: February 11, 2024
Expected Start Date: August 1, 2024
Basic Qualifications
Composer with a growing or established national reputation, preferably including significant recognition as shown through AA and AAA video game releases, recordings, broadcasts, awards, or appearances at conference and festivals. Desired qualifications include a strong music business background, ranging, but not limited to, legal contract understanding, royalty, licensing, and other revenue streams knowledge. Ability and willingness to interact with media, game design and music business programs throughout the university. 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 required. Commensurate professional experience will also be considered.
Department Contact for Questions
If you need help completing your application, please contact Cecilia Bass, (812) 855-5541 [email protected]
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.
For Best Consideration Date 02/11/2024
Expected Start Date 08/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100749-2024

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