Tenure-Track Composer & Educator in Music

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, seeks an outstanding artist‑teacher for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Composition, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in and beyond the School of Music, teaching a range of courses within and across curricular boundaries, while sustaining an active creative agenda.

The role emphasizes engagement with composition, music theory, and related areas, with responsibilities including program

Qualifikationen

• Must have demonstrated record of creative activity as a composer or performer.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the college level or beyond.
• Experience teaching composition, music theory, or related subjects is required.

Aufgaben

• Lead composition instruction and co‑lead the composition program for undergrad and graduate levels.
• Engage in creative scholarship appropriate for tenure review at a research university.
• Teach courses related to composition (instrumentation, orchestration, counterpoint).
• Teach theory and/or aural skills across undergraduate/graduate curricula.
• Contribute to recruitment and to curricular development in music theory/composition.

Kenntnisse

Creative activity

Teaching experience

Teaching composition

Collaboration

Ausbildung

DMA or PhD in Composition

ABD candidate with expected completion before Aug 10, 2027

Jobbeschreibung

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, seeks an outstanding artist‑teacher for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Composition, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in and beyond the School of Music, teaching a range of courses within and across curricular boundaries, while sustaining an active creative agenda.

The role emphasizes engagement with composition, music theory, and related areas, with responsibilities including program