Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Music Composition

The Department of Music at UMBC seeks a well-qualified Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor (Full-time) in Music Composition to begin August 17 2026. This position is for one year with a possibility of a one year extension. This position will be responsible for all composition introductory courses (MUSC 311 and 312) Instrumentation (MUSC 224) private lessons for music composition majors senior projects for composition majors (senior recital) and other courses based on the candidates expertise and interest (the equivalent of 8 total courses per academic year). This individual will provide oversight of ancillary curricular experiences for the composition majors including studio classes reading sessions and professional performances of student works; will arrange technical assistance for composer performances and coordinate collaborations with student ensembles and soloists; attend auditions and recruit for the composition major. Applicants who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion by way of teaching performing publishing or volunteer experiences are urged to submit an application.

Located in the heart of the culturally rich Baltimore-Washington corridor the Department of Music is a growing diverse and supportive community enrolling 160 undergraduate majors. Housed in the Universitys striking new Performing Arts and Humanities Building the music wing includes a 350-seat performance space with superior acoustics 9-foot Steinway grand pianos and fully equipped recording and keyboard labs. All tenure-track faculty maintain robust careers in performance conducting or composing on the regional and national level with many having a research focus in contemporary art-music and some with creative activities that include music as a vehicle for civic engagement and social addition to its undergraduate degrees the Department offers a post-baccalaureate Certificate in American Contemporary Music. See for more details.

UMBC an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer is especially proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. We have a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity and are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who are members of groups that historically have been underrepresented in the professoriate. We encourage applications from women minority group members veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A masters degree or higher in music is required along with evidence of teaching experience at the college level and administrative experience.