Assistant Professor in Composition/Theory

Assistant Professor in Composition/Theory

The Department of Music of the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Composition/Theory to begin on September 1, 2024, pending budgetary approval. 

Title: Assistant Professor in Composition/Theory; full-time; tenure stream

Qualifications: Ph.D. or D.M.A. in Composition or Composition/Theory received by June 1, 2024. High level of compositional activity in the field as demonstrated by performances, commissions, residencies, and recordings. Creative work should include acoustic and electronic media. Record of teaching composition and related subjects at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Expertise in any of the following additional areas: orchestration, contemporary music studies, music theory, or other related research/teaching interests. 

Duties: Teach courses in composition and music theory; assist faculty in organizing concerts and guest artist visits; advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate composers; serve on graduate dissertations and comprehensive exam committees. Teaching load: 2:2.

The successful candidate will work closely with the composition/theory faculty. We are seeking candidates whose interests complement those of current faculty, and who can work across sub-disciplines within the department and with colleagues elsewhere in the University. 

The Department of Music offers a B.A. degree in a liberal arts curriculum and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees with concentrations in Composition/Theory, Ethnomusicology, Jazz Studies, and Musicology. The undergraduate program provides students with instruction in music history, world perspectives, theoretical frameworks, performance, and composition. Further information is available at the Department’s website: http://www.music.pitt.edu/ .

Candidates should submit a letter of application; a diversity statement; a curriculum vitae including a list of works with links to scores/recordings of two recent pieces (one sample should involve technology); and the names/contact information for three references.  

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 23, 2023. 

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

Candidates should submit a letter of application; a diversity statement; a curriculum vitae including a list of works with links to scores/recordings of two recent pieces (one sample should involve technology); and the names/contact information for three references.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.