Assistant Professor of Music (Composition, Electronic Music &/or Sound)
William & Mary

Job Info

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Position Number:

F0A66W

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Music (Composition, Electronic Music &/or Sound)

Unit Mission Statement:

The Department of Music is committed to teaching the discipline of music through its interrelated subdisciplines (music theory, musicology, ethnomusicology, music technology, performance, and composition) in the context of a liberal arts curriculum. The Department of Music strives to create a learning environment that encourages the intellectual and personal development of student and teacher alike; we do so by integrating the transmission of knowledge with original research, composition, and performance. The department's course offerings represent a standing commitment to the study of diverse musical styles and the music of many cultures. At the same time, we also recognize the vital importance of continuing to teach the traditions that have historically informed the practice of music in the United States and Europe.

Position Summary:

The Department of Music at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in composition, electronic music and/or sound art, with a focus on the innovative integration of technology in both practice and pedagogy. The appointment will begin August 10, 2025.

We are seeking a creative artist and/or producer with exceptional potential, whose work will complement and enrich the work of our existing faculty. The ideal candidate will be an active practitioner with a distinctive perspective and a contemporary and/or experimental approach and record of sustained engagement with non-academic outlets and/or audiences. Our department is composed of scholars, composers, and performers, offering a flexible program to undergraduate liberal arts students. We emphasize teaching music through its interconnected subdisciplines-composition, technology, performance, theory, ethnomusicology, and musicology-and are dedicated to advancing the diversity and interdisciplinarity of our faculty.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the university. The successful candidate will have advanced studio experience, collaboratively co-manage our newly constructed music technology facilities, and play a central role in shaping our music and sound technology program. We seek individuals with expertise in recording, music production and/or computer music, along with substantial teaching experience. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body. Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in music technology including recording engineering, music theory, composition, and to contribute courses in these areas to the core undergraduate COLL curriculum."

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must hold an MFA, DMA, or PhD in Music or a related field at the time appointment begins, August 10, 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate creative output and/or written research is preferred. Evidence of artistic or scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as an artist or scholar. Candidates with skills in beat making, popular music production (including dance, hip hop, pop), modular synthesis, instrument building, interactive software and hardware, or other specialized music technologies are especially encouraged to apply. We also welcome applications from multimedia and interdisciplinary artists with unconventional music or sound profiles.

Conditions of Employment:

Department:

3KC210 Music Dept

Location:

William & Mary

Job Open Date:

10/01/2024

Review Begin Date:

11/01/2024

Job Close Date:

12/01/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Employment Category:

Faculty

Special Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Music in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, November 1, 2024.Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Background Check Statement:

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement:

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits Summary Statement:

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

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