Slee Assistant or Associate Professor of Music

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

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Job summary

University at Buffalo invites applications for the endowed Slee Chair in Music at the rank of an advanced Assistant or early career Associate Professor in music composition with a specialty in electronic music. The position is tenure-track and begins January 2027.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D./D.M.A./DPhil in music composition, with four years of post-graduate teaching and a record of accomplishment in electronic and instrumental composition, plus evidence of high-profile performances or

Qualifications

• Ph.D./DPhil/D.M.A. in music composition or related field.
• At least four years of post-graduate college or university level teaching experience.
• Record of accomplishment as an active composer in electronic and instrumental composition.
• Evidence of high-profile performances or commissions.
• Advanced knowledge of software tools and equipment related to interactive live digital signal processing, spatial audio, recording and electronic music production.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 2+2 teaching load including composition studio, graduate and undergraduate seminars and general education courses.
• Develop new upper-level undergraduate courses to expand Music Recording and Production curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty to direct the department's electronic music studios and Intermedia Lab usage.
• Support the Center for 21st Century Music initiatives and PhD in Composition activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Composer in electronic/instrumental

Performance/commission track record

Education

Ph.D./DPhil/D.M.A. in Music Composition

Tools

DSP software

Spatial audio tools

Electronic music production tools

Job description

Slee Assistant or Associate Professor of Music

Position Summary

The Department of Music at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for the endowed Slee Chair in Music at the rank of an advanced Assistant or early career Associate Professor in music composition with a specialty in electronic music. This tenure-track position is expected to begin in January 2027 (spring 2027 semester).

Qualified candidates hold the Ph.D., D.M.A. or DPhil in music composition or a related field, have four years of post-graduate college or university level teaching experience, have a record of accomplishment as an active composer in the field of electronic and instrumental composition, and show evidence of high-profile performances (in recognized festivals) or commissions.

Preferred candidates will additionally possess advanced knowledge of software tools and equipment related to interactive live digital signal processing, spatial audio, recording and electronic music production.

Their creative work and teaching would be expected to make use of the department's newly equipped 1,500 square foot Intermedia Lab and Performance Space which features a 22 speaker Meyer Audio array powered by Meyer's latest generation Nadia processor and Space Map Go. They would also work collaboratively with other faculty and staff to direct the use of the department's four smaller electronic music studios.

Expectations for the Slee Professor would include supporting the mission of the Center for 21st Century Music, which sponsors a range of activities in the field of new music composition, performance and artistic research. In this capacity, it is expected that the Slee Professor would work closely with faculty on various initiatives in support of the PhD in Composition program. These initiatives involve facilitating visits with guest ensembles and composers, talks, workshops and joint seminar presentations.

The position involves a 2+2 teaching load comprising a mix of composition studio lessons, graduate and undergraduate seminars and lecture courses in composition and electronic music as well as general education courses in areas of interest to the candidate. It is anticipated that the Slee Professor would develop new upper-level undergraduate courses to assist in the expansion of the Music Recording and Production curriculum. All course teaching would be offered in accordance with the Department's curricular requirements and the University's General Education course offerings.

Benefits

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of software tools and equipment related to interactive live digital signal processing, spatial audio, recording and electronic music production.

Physical Demands

May need to occasionally transport heavy sound equipment including mixers, speakers, microphones and stands to different spaces within the department's two buildings and assist with setup.

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Full-Time

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Dusti Dean
Contact's Pronouns: She/her/hers
Contact's Title: Department Administrator
Contact's Email: [e-mail]
Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

• Posted: 10/28/2026
• Deadline for Applicants: 12/04/2026
• Date to be filled: 01/07/2027