Visiting Assistant Professor, Composition — Teach, Collaborate, Compose

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a music composition instructor to teach courses and supervise graduate research at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant academic community and develop impactful creative activities.

This position requires a DMA or PhD, a strong portfolio in music composition, and a commitment to diverse artistic expressions. This is a one-year, fixed-term appointment starting August 2026 with a salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Music or equivalent professional accomplishments.
• Portfolio showing excellence in music composition across various contexts.
• Openness to diverse aesthetics, media, and styles.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Supervise graduate student research.
• Foster inter-departmental student collaborations.
• Develop impactful creative activity as a music composer.
• Participate in academic community activities.

Skills

Music composition

Teaching

Inter-departmental collaboration

Education

DMA or PhD

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a music composition instructor to teach courses and supervise graduate research at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant academic community and develop impactful creative activities.

This position requires a DMA or PhD, a strong portfolio in music composition, and a commitment to diverse artistic expressions. This is a one-year, fixed-term appointment starting August 2026 with a salary commensurate with experience.