Music Theory and Composition Assistant Professor
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 65000
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Music Theory and Composition Assistant ProfessorJob Category:
FacultyEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Assistant ProfessorJob Duties:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate theory courses and studio composition lessons
- Maintain an active composition career
- Serve as the head of the Music Theory program
- Contribute to the vision and growth of an established Composition and Technology program
- Participate in the Composition and Technology Area events and operations
- Serve on University College of the Arts and Architecture Peck School of the Arts and Music Department committees as assigned
- Engage in recruiting and retention initiatives
- Engage in professional development activities
- Participate in faculty meetings creative/scholarly activities and service appropriate to a university faculty member
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
Compensation:
The target hiring range is $60000 - $65000. Final salary offer is contingent upon skills knowledge and abilities as demonstrated throughout the selection process.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned Doctorate in Music Composition by date of hire (ABDcandidates with a clear expected date for completion will be considered) or a Masters degree with equivalent professional experience
- Evidence of experience as a professional composer
- Evidence of successful music theory and composition teaching
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Music Composition
- Documented strong background in Music Theory which may include intensive coursework teaching experience scholarship earned credentials and other relative experience
- Documented record of high-quality creative output as a composer
- Demonstrated record of leadership
- Evidence of understanding the functional use of technology in the application of composition in multiple styles and mediums
- Evidence of participation in professional organizations (i.e. conference/festival attendances and presentations active memberships)
- Documented record of successful university-level music theory teaching
- Documented record of successful university-level composition teachin
How to Apply:
- A cover letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.
- A Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
- 1-2 page Teaching Philosophy Statement
- A document containing the names of three professional references including contact information (email address phone number and mailing address).
- Recordings (limit of three works excerpts are acceptable) submitted electronically (online links) of composition performances (of different instrumental/vocal/computer electronic/film types preferred)
- Recent musical scores (limit 3)
- Optional: Scholarly papers or articles in music theory
This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 12/01/2025. To ensure consideration applications must be submitted by 12/01/2025. Applications submitted after 12/01/2025 may not be reviewed.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Contact Information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Coua Xiong at
Reasonable Accommodations
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
