Tenure-Track Composer & Educator (Undergrad/Grad)

Music Opportunities; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 115,133 - 135,388; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Composition, commencing September 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be a creative composer committed to high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications include a DMA or PhD in Composition or related field (or equivalent professional experience); duties include teaching, mentoring students, and potentially teaching in other areas of expertise.

Qualifications

• DMA/PhD in Composition or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience teaching composition and analysis at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to mentor students and contribute to program development.

Responsibilities

• Teach composition and analysis courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor students and contribute to doctoral/master’s training as appropriate.
• Possibly teach in other areas of the applicant’s expertise.

Skills

Composition

Teaching

Mentoring

University-level teaching

Education

DMA/PhD in Composition or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

Stanford University’s Department of Music invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Composition, commencing September 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be a creative composer committed to high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications include a DMA or PhD in Composition or related field (or equivalent professional experience); duties include teaching, mentoring students, and potentially teaching in other areas of expertise.