Assistant Professor, School of Music

Job No: 502889

Work Type: Faculty

Location: Newark, DE

Categories: Music, Full Time

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The School of Music at the University of Delaware invites applications for a full‑time Assistant Professor in Composition. This is a full‑time tenure track position. The School of Music is a vibrant community of musicians, educators, and scholars, providing dynamic performances and academic experiences for a diverse and inclusive community of students across the many areas and disciplines at the University of Delaware.

We welcome applicants with a broad perspective on the field of composition and a diverse and varied background of compositional styles that will help prepare our students for an increasingly interconnected and changing world.

The selected candidate will possess a broad perspective on the field of composition with pedagogical competence to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Earned doctorate (PhD or DMA) in music composition or a cognate discipline required. The candidate will show a record of successful teaching at the university level with a demonstrated commitment to representation and social interconnection.

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DMA) in music composition or a cognate discipline.
• Record of university level teaching experience.
• Consistent record of professional activity as a composer, educator, and scholar on the state, regional, and national levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to representation and social interconnection.

• Teaching applied lessons in composition.
• Facilitating weekly studio classes.
• Teaching classes in orchestration, arranging, and music technology (including DAWs, music notation software, and basic recording techniques).
• Organizing composition student concerts and recitals.
• Maintaining a profile as an active composer/teacher at the state, regional, and national levels.
• Providing service to the School of Music, College of Arts and Sciences, and the greater university.
• Developing and implementing a recruiting/retention strategy to attract quality undergraduate and graduate students.

Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation.