Music Theory And Composition Assistant Professor

Music Theory and Composition Assistant Professor

Location:

Milwaukee, WI

Job

Faculty – Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

The Department of Music is seeking an Artist/Teacher of Music Theory and Composition appointed at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). The successful candidate will join colleagues in advancing the reputation of the Composition/Technology and Theory Area; direct the Music Theory program; teach undergraduate and graduate music theory and composition courses including written and aural core theory, counterpoint, orchestration, graduate theory seminar, and other courses as their expertise warrants;

and teach composition lessons as part of a studio/instructor rotation. They will contribute significantly to the development of upper‑division and graduate‑level composition/technology and theory courses.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate theory courses and studio composition lessons
• Maintain an active composition career
• Serve as the head of the Music Theory program
• Contribute to the vision and growth of an established Composition and Technology program
• Participate in the Composition and Technology Area events and operations
• Serve on University, College of the Arts and Architecture, Peck School of the Arts, and Music Department committees as assigned
• Engage in recruiting and retention initiatives
• Engage in professional development activities
• Participate in faculty meetings, creative/scholarly activities, and service appropriate to a university faculty member

• Earned Doctorate in Music Composition by date of hire (ABD candidates with a clear expected date for completion will be considered) or a Master's degree with equivalent professional experience
• Evidence of experience as a professional composer
• Evidence of successful music theory and composition teaching

• Doctorate in Music Composition
• Documented strong background in Music Theory, which may include intensive coursework, teaching experience, scholarship, earned credentials, and other relative experience
• Documented record of high‑quality creative output as a composer
• Demonstrated record of leadership
• Evidence of understanding the functional use of technology in the application of composition in multiple styles and mediums
• Evidence of participation in professional organizations (conference/festival attendances and presentations, active memberships)
• Documented record of successful university‑level music theory teaching
• Documented record of successful university‑level composition teaching

Applicants must upload the following documents:

• A cover letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.
• A professional resume or curriculum vitae.
• A 1–2 page teaching philosophy statement.
• A document containing the names of three professional references, including contact information (email address, phone number, and mailing address).
• Recordings (limit of three works, excerpts are acceptable) submitted electronically (online links) of composition performances (of different instrumental/vocal/computer electronic/film types, preferred).
• Recent musical scores (limit
  3).
• Optional:
  Scholarly papers or articles in music theory.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 12/01/2025. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 12/01/2025. Applications submitted after 12/01/2025 may not be reviewed.

Questions about this position should be directed to Coua Xiong at xion
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