Leading Composer & Educator - Open Rank Faculty

Stony Brook; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University invites applications for a full-time Open Rank Professorship in Composition, to begin August 30, 2027. The successful candidate will teach composition lessons and seminars, and courses in analysis and music theory at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants must hold a DMA or PhD in Composition or demonstrate equivalent professional experience, with a strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring.

Qualifications

• DMA or PhD in Composition or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to teach composition lessons and undergraduate and graduate music theory and analysis courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach composition lessons and seminars.
• Teach courses in analysis and music theory at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to areas such as computer music, performance, and improvisation.

Skills

Teaching music theory & analysis

Education

DMA/PhD in Composition

Job description

Stony Brook University invites applications for a full-time Open Rank Professorship in Composition, to begin August 30, 2027. The successful candidate will teach composition lessons and seminars, and courses in analysis and music theory at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants must hold a DMA or PhD in Composition or demonstrate equivalent professional experience, with a strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring.