Visiting Assistant Professor Composition

Teach courses based on applicants expertise composition applied lessons and independent studies in composition at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Supervise graduate student research. Liaise with other units in the College of Fine Arts to foster inter-departmental student collaborations. Develop and advance nationally impactful creative activity as a music composer. Participate in the academic community of the Theory/Composition Division and the broader Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music through participation in meetings committee service as assigned and events.

Start date August 2026. Salary commensurate with experience. This is a one-year fixed term appointment.

About the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin ranks among the finest universities in the country. The Butler School of Music comprising of over 100 faculty and approximately 650 music students has an outstanding reputation for its faculty expertise academic programs and student outcomes. Degree plans range from the bachelors to the doctoral level. The Austin area is a dynamic metropolitan area with a growing economy ample outdoor recreation many cultural advantages through its numerous arts organizations and is home to a very active and creative music scene. The composition faculty at the University of Texas at Austin encourage students to explore many different music making traditions and cultures.

DMA or PhD required. Significant professional accomplishments in lieu of a terminal degree will be considered. A portfolio demonstrating a record of or potential for excellence in music composition for one or more of the following contexts: music for orchestra/band chamber music electronics or collaboration across media such as theatre dance film and visual arts. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of openness to a variety of aesthetics media and styles.