Assistant Professor of Composition and Theory

Society of Music Theory; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Composition and Theory. The position will be based on the Columbia campus, teaching undergraduate and graduate music theory as well as composition, and contributing to concert programming.

Responsibilities include maintaining an active composing career through performances and publications, directing graduate and undergraduate research, and helping organize student composer concerts.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in music composition (D.M.A. or Ph.D.; ABD also considered).
• Proven ability to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level music theory and composition coursework.
• Evidence of potential for national reputation as a composer.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in undergraduate and graduate music theory as well as composition.
• Direct graduate and undergraduate research as needed.
• Help direct concerts of contemporary music and student composer concerts.

Skills

Music theory

Composition

Teaching

Research supervision

Education

Doctorate in music composition

ABD considered

Job description

Assistant Professor of Composition and Theory

GENERAL INFO

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain an active career as a composer through performances, recordings, publications, etc.; teach courses in undergraduate and graduate music theory as well as composition; help direct concerts of contemporary music and student composer concerts; direct graduate and undergraduate research as needed. This position will work at the University of South Carolina Columbia campus in Columbia, SC.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in music composition (D.M.A. or Ph.D.; ABD also considered); proven record of achievement and promise of developing a national reputation as a composer; evidence of the potential for successful teaching of undergraduate- and graduate-level music theory and composition coursework (including applied study and supervision of student research).

Preferred Qualifications

The School of Music vision statement identifies our core values, each of which are predicated on our five themes as a School: the pursuit of Excellence; devotion to Student Success; the production of Music Leaders; preparation of the Musician-Educator; and the creation of Diversely Skilled Musicians. We also embrace the ethos of music for all by advancing the major endeavor, Music for the Common Good: Carolina’s Public Music Initiative. The school encourages applications from candidates who demonstrate interests and abilities that align with these values