The Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester invites applications for a tenure-eligible, full-time faculty appointment in Music Composition beginning 1 July 2023. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities include composition instruction at the graduate and undergraduate levels as well as courses in related areas, such as orchestration and graduate seminars in the applicant's areas of expertise. Eastman composition faculty are expected to work collaboratively with colleagues in supervising graduate academic research projects, guiding/implementing creative and performance activities sponsored by the Composition Department, and administering departmental business.
Applicants must have a DMA or PhD degree in composition or equivalent professional experience and have an active and recognized career as a composer or the potential for such. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate significant artistic achievement and interest in areas of research that complement the strengths of our current faculty. Experience teaching at the university level is highly desirable.
Review of applications will begin on 15 November 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and statements of teaching and past or potential contributions to equity and inclusion to CompositionSearch@esm.rochester.edu. Please attach or provide links for up to three scores (pdf) and/or recordings (mp3 attachments or YouTube video links), and indicate Composition Search, followed by Your Name, in the subject line of your email. Please also arrange for three current confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
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