Professor / Associate Professor of Composition for Film and New Media

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate educator and composer for a full-time faculty position in Composition for Film and New Media. This role involves teaching, creative practice, and service within a vibrant college environment. The ideal candidate will have a compelling portfolio, extensive industry knowledge, and a commitment to fostering equity and inclusion in education. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to empowering students from diverse backgrounds and shaping the future of creative arts education. Your innovative teaching methods and creative achievements will inspire the next generation of artists.

Qualifications

• A compelling portfolio of composition for film and new media.
• Extensive knowledge of the film and new media industry.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year in film scoring and composition.
• Demonstrate an outstanding record of achievement in creative practice.

Skills

Composition for Film and New Media

Fluency in DAWs

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Teaching Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degrees Preferred

Tools

Commonly Used Software in Film

Job description

Professor / Associate Professor of Composition for Film and New Media

rank commensurate with experience)

Full-Time Faculty Tenure-Track or Renewable-Term Appointment

College of Performing Arts

The New School

The College of Performing Arts, a college of The New School, invites candidates for a full-time faculty with tenure or renewable-term appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor (rank commensurate with experience) of Composition for Film and New Media at Mannes School of Music to begin July 1, 2025. Applicants with significant creative practice and currency in the field will be considered.

Information about The New School, The College of Performing Arts, and Mannes School of Music can be found here :

The candidate of choice will be an outstanding composer, scholar, and educator deeply centered in work for film and new media. They must show evidence of innovation in their pedagogical approaches and be forward-thinking about what skills and knowledge are required to empower students to succeed in today's creative fields and economies.

The position is split between 50% teaching, 20% creative practice, and 30% service. They will teach five courses per year or the equivalent in load hours and will be assigned service in areas of need that align with interest and expertise where possible. The full or associate professor will provide teaching and leadership in film scoring, composition for new media, creative technology, multidisciplinary collaboration, recording, and other areas of the College's required curriculum as well as private instruction. The professor or associate professor of composition for film and new media will work with students from diverse backgrounds and from a variety of disciplines across the college, including students from both the Mannes School of Music and the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. Along with their teaching and service responsibilities, this faculty member will also continue to demonstrate an outstanding record of achievement and recognition in their creative practice.

The terms and conditions of faculty appointments are governed by The New School policies set forth in The New School Full-Time Faculty Handbook. All hiring is subject to final provost budgetary approval.

The New School is committed to the active recruitment of applicants from a diverse pool. We encourage candidates from groups underrepresented in U.S. higher education to apply. Applicants are encouraged to speak in their cover letters about ways they have promoted equity, inclusion, and belonging in their musical and pedagogic practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A compelling portfolio of composition for film and new media, including feature films, documentaries, commercial work, and emergent practices.
• Extensive knowledge of the film and new media industry, including networks of directors, producers, studios, publishers, and agents.
• Fluency in current technology, including DAWs and commonly used software.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with advanced degrees preferred.
• Prior teaching experience at university level.
• Active creative or teaching practice and significant currency in the field.
• Ability to develop and nurture individual student's progress and a strong commitment to creative education models.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, communicate and motivate effectively.
• The ideal candidate will deepen our capacities in equity, inclusion, and social justice through their teaching and practice.

WORK MODALITY

On-Campus Position : Faculty are expected to work on-campus due to the nature of the work in accordance with university policies as set forth in the Full-Time Faculty Handbook. #LI-ONSITE

SALARY RANGE

Associate Professor : $95,000 - $115,000 annually

Full Professor : $115,000 - $135,000 annually

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Applicants must submit the following :

• A current CV.
• A brief statement on teaching philosophy.
• Evidence of creative practice (please provide links to publications, portfolio, or other web hosted materials).
• Evidence of teaching practice, including syllabi and other types of curricula.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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