Endowed Slee Chair in Music: Electronic Composer

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo invites applications for the Slee Chair in Music, an endowed tenure-track position at the advanced Assistant or early Associate Professor level in music composition with a focus on electronic music.

The successful candidate will teach a 2+2 load—composition studio, seminars, and lecture courses—while developing new courses for the expanding Music Recording and Production curriculum and collaborating with the Center for 21st Century Music and Intermedia Lab facilities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., D.M.A. or DPhil in Music Composition or related field.
• At least four years of post-graduate college or university level teaching experience.
• A record of accomplishment in electronic and instrumental composition.
• Evidence of high-profile performances or commissions.

Responsibilities

• Teach composition studio lessons and graduate/undergraduate seminars.
• Lecture courses in composition and electronic music; participate in general education offerings.
• Develop upper-level courses to expand Music Recording and Production curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to utilize the Intermedia Lab and related facilities.

Skills

Post-graduate teaching experience

Electronic/instrumental music

Performance/commission evidence

DSP software

Spatial audio tools

Education

PhD/DMAs in Music Composition

Tools

DSP software

Spatial audio tools

Electronic music production

Job description

The University at Buffalo invites applications for the Slee Chair in Music, an endowed tenure-track position at the advanced Assistant or early Associate Professor level in music composition with a focus on electronic music.

The successful candidate will teach a 2+2 load—composition studio, seminars, and lecture courses—while developing new courses for the expanding Music Recording and Production curriculum and collaborating with the Center for 21st Century Music and Intermedia Lab facilities.