Open Rank Professor of Composition

Stony Brook; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 98.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Teaching music theory & analysis

Educación

DMA/PhD in Composition

Descripción del empleo

Stony Brook University: Provost Office: College of Arts & Sciences: Music

Location

Music

Open Date

Oct 26, 2026

Deadline

Nov 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Position Description:

Open Rank Search: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Composition

The Department of Music at Stony Brook University invites applications for a full-time appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor of Composition to begin August 30, 2027.

We are searching for a composer who is actively creating work of high artistic caliber and whose recognition nationally or internationally is appropriate to their professional stage and potential academic rank. The successful candidate, regardless of rank, must also demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and the ability to take part collegially and effectively in departmental and university service.

In addition to teaching composition lessons and seminars, composers at Stony Brook teach courses in analysis and music theory in Western classical music at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate should therefore demonstrate interest in teaching music theory and analysis. Our composition faculty represents a variety of aesthetics, and some composers also contribute to areas such as computer music, performance, and improvisation.

Applicants must hold a DMA or PhD in Composition or demonstrate equivalent professional experience.

About Stony Brook University

Stony Brook is New York State’s flagship public research university and has

been ranked the #1 public university in New York by US News & World Report

in recent years. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY)

system, a center of academic excellence and an internationally recognized

research institution that offers all students a world-class education.

Stony Brook University is a member of the prestigious Association of

American Universities (AAU) and is classified as an R1 institution by the

Carnegie Foundation, reflecting the highest level of research activity. As

a leading institution in STEM, health sciences, the arts, and interdisciplinary

research, Stony Brook offers faculty a rich, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• National or international reputation as a composer, or the demonstrated potential to achieve distinction in the field.

Application Process

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook University is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting [e-mail]. We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable laws. This process is independent and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.

Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.