Innovative Music Theory & Technology — Assistant Professor

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Music Department in the College of Liberal Arts; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Music Department in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music in Composition, Theory & Technology beginning approximately August 12, 2027.

We seek an artist-teacher with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate music theory instruction and a record of creative and/or scholarly work in composition and music technology, such as electronic music, sound art, creative coding, spatial audio, or sound design.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or D.M.A.) in Composition, Music Theory, or Music Technology or a related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate will be awarded prior to the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in music theory pedagogy.
• Evidence of creative and/or scholarly achievement in composition and music technology.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student body.
• Demonstrated university teaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across the Music Theory and Musicianship sequence (first- through upper-level undergraduate courses).
• Teach courses across the Music Technology and Composition sequence in the candidate’s expertise.
• Advise and mentor student composers and producers, guiding senior projects and creative research.
• Maintain a program of creative activity, performance, and/or scholarship in composition, theory, or music technology.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and assessment of the music curriculum, with particular emphasis on inclusivity, innovation, and student engagement.
• Participate in service at the department, college, and university levels, supporting Cal Poly’s Teacher-Scholar Model and commitment to inclusive excellence.

Skills

Music theory pedagogy

Composition & music technology

Mentoring student composers

Diversity & inclusive teaching

University teaching experience

English language proficiency

Education

Ph.D. or D.M.A. in Composition, Music Theory, or Music Technology

Tools

Max

Ableton

Reaper

ProTools

SuperCollider

Pure Data

Job description

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Music Department in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music in Composition, Theory & Technology beginning approximately August 12, 2027.

We seek an artist-teacher with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate music theory instruction and a record of creative and/or scholarly work in composition and music technology, such as electronic music, sound art, creative coding, spatial audio, or sound design.