LOCATION
Pennsylvania, USA
INSTITUTION
University of Pittsburgh
POSITION/RANK
Assistant Professor in Composition/Theory
GENERAL INFO

The Department of Music of the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Composition/Theory to begin on September 1, 2024, pending budgetary approval.

Title: Assistant Professor in Composition/Theory; full-time; tenure stream

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teach courses in composition and music theory; assist faculty in organizing concerts and guest artist visits; advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate composers; serve on graduate dissertations and comprehensive exam committees. Teaching load: 2:2.

The successful candidate will work closely with the composition/theory faculty. We are seeking candidates whose interests complement those of current faculty, and who can work across sub-disciplines within the department and with colleagues elsewhere in the University.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. or D.M.A. in Composition or Composition/Theory received by June 1, 2024. High level of compositional activity in the field as demonstrated by performances, commissions, residencies, and recordings. Creative work should include acoustic and electronic media. Record of teaching composition and related subjects at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Expertise in any of the following additional areas: orchestration, contemporary music studies, music theory, or other related research/teaching interests.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

See original job posting: https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=23007474

Candidates should submit a letter of application; a diversity statement; a curriculum vitae including a list of works with links to scores/recordings of two recent pieces (one sample should involve technology); and the names/contact information for three references.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 23, 2023.

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Yes
CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Questions can be directed to Amy Williams, chair of the search committee: amywill@pitt.edu.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Department of Music offers a B.A. degree in a liberal arts curriculum and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees with concentrations in Composition/Theory, Ethnomusicology, Jazz Studies, and Musicology. The undergraduate program provides students with instruction in music history, world perspectives, theoretical frameworks, performance, and composition. Further information is available at the Department’s website: http://www.music.pitt.edu/.

SMT Jacksonville 2024

The Society for Music Theory celebrates its forty-seventh Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, November 7–10, 2024.

ABOUT JACKSONVILLE

Visit Jacksonville built a microsite for our attendees to use. Visit the site to learn more about Jacksonville, including where to eat, what to do, and how to get there.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Information about the conference can be found on the SMT website

Hotel Reservations 

The Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel (225 E Coastline Drive) has reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees. The rates are $169/night for single and double occupancy; $194/night for triple occupancy; $219/night for quadruple occupancy; and $169 for student quadruple occupancy (limited rooms available). Hotel reservations for non-students may be made online.  SMT student members should have received an email with a code to reserve at the student rate; please email Jennifer Diaz at smt@societymusictheory.org if you did not receive the email. 

Using the conference room block at this hotel helps us meet our contractual obligations and keeps you close to all conference activities.

Conference Registration

Conference registration is open and available on our website. The rates are as follows:

Rate Category Early (6/01–9/27/2024) Regular (9/28–11/1/2024)
Student or low-income $70.00 $95.00
Emeritus/Retired $100.00 $135.00
Standard $130.00 $175.00
Student Helpers

We are in need of student volunteers to assist during the conference. Volunteers will receive a registration fee waiver in exchange for 6.5 hours of service. The deadline to apply is September 6

Hotel Accessibility

Every effort will be made to meet the unique requirements of all attendees. For specific needs or questions please contact Jennifer Diaz, Executive Director, at smt@societymusictheory.org.  

Sponsorships

The Society provides several sponsorship opportunities for organizations at our Annual Meeting. 

Exhibits 

The deadline to reserve an exhibit booth is September 6

Program Guide Advertisements 

The final deadline to reserve a program guide ad is September 6