Slee Assistant or Associate Professor of Music

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

University at Buffalo invites applications for the 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, beginning January 2027, and includes work with the Intermedia Lab and collaboration with other faculty to direct electronic music facilities.

Qualifications include a Ph.D./D.M.A./DPhil, four years of post-graduate teaching, and a strong track record in

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 electronic and instrumental composition.
• Evidence of high-profile performances (festivals) or commissions.

Responsibilities

• Teach mix of composition studio lessons, graduate/undergrad seminars and lecture courses.
• Develop new upper-level courses for Music Recording and Production curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty to direct electronic music studios and lab spaces.
• Support the Center for 21st Century Music through initiatives with the PhD in Composition.

Skills

Electronic music

Music composition

Teaching experience

DSP knowledge

Education

Ph.D., DPhil, or D.M.A. in Music Composition or related field

Four years post-graduate teaching experience

Record of accomplishment in electronic/instrumental composition

Evidence of high-profile performances or commissions

Tools

Max/MSP

Space Map Go

Job description

Slee Assistant or Associate Professor of Music

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.

The salary range for the position is competitive and includes annual research support.

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

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

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

North Campus

Deadline for Applicants

12/04/2026

Date to be Filled

01/07/2027

References

Number of references required: 3

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Dusti Dean

Contact's Pronouns: She/her/hers

Contact's Title: Department Administrator

Contact's Phone: [phone]