Assistant Professor in Practice - Composition (Music)

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephen F. Austin State University invites applications for an open rank, non-tenure track position in the School of Music’s composition area.

The appointee will teach applied composition, media scoring, and related courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, in both in-person and online formats, leveraging strong DAW skills and interdisciplinary collaboration. The position may be filled at Lecturer to Assistant Professor in Practice, with a focus on inspiring teaching and professional

Qualifications

• Masters degree in composition or media scoring.
• University-level teaching experience preferred.
• Terminal or professional degree optional but may be presented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver classes for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Manage teaching load credits (TLC) during the academic year.
• Grade examinations and provide feedback to students.
• Support university and professional communities through service.
• Supervise or advise independent studies, internships, and students as needed.

Skills

College-level teaching

DAW skills

Collaboration

Education

Masters in composition or media scoring

Tools

DAW software

Job description

SUMMARY

The School of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University welcomes applications for an open rank, non-tenure track position, ranging from Lecturer to Assistant Professor in Practice, with a Starting date in the 2027 fall semester. We seek an active composer with college-level teaching experience and a growing or established professional reputation. The composition area at SFA strives to prepare students for success across a wide variety of styles and applications ranging from traditional concert and chamber music to film and game scoring. As one of the only online degrees in theory-composition in the nation, we also have a strong commitment to rigorous and engaging distance education. We seek candidates who share these objectives and are prepared to be inspiring teachers and collaborative colleagues. The teaching assignment will focus on applied composition, media scoring, and related classes at the undergraduate and graduate level (both in-person and online teaching). Candidates should have strong DAW skills and an understanding of music implementation in game/film, as well as experience with traditional arranging, orchestration, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in composition or media scoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or equivalent professional experience and college teaching experience in composition.

Job Description

This is a part-time or full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in a professional experience program. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the academic unit head.

Qualifications

The Assistant Professor in Practice will be a successful and effective professional in the discipline. A terminal or professional degree may be presented, but is not required, to support the requirements for consideration. Education requirements will be relative to position, professional experience and qualifications. Practical experience sufficient to teach at the university level, through teaching or profession, is required. Experience teaching at the university level is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and delivers classes to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Performs a predetermined amount of teaching load credits (TLC) during the regular academic year; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
• Complies, administers, and grades examinations.
• Provides services to the university and the profession.
• May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships and advising.

Non-essential Job Functions

• May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
• May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in the field in which the individual will be teaching .
• Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

Special Conditions of Employment

Safety Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.

• This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
• This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network Security policy.

Sponsorship Statement

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.