Assistant Professor of Composition and Theory

Assistant Professor of Composition and TheoryResponsibilities: Maintain an active career as a composer through performances, recordings, publications, etc.; teach courses in undergraduate and graduate music theory as well as composition; help direct concerts of contemporary music and student composer concerts; direct graduate and undergraduate research as needed. This position will work at the University of South Carolina Columbia campus in Columbia, SC.Qualifications: Doctorate in music composition (D.M.A. or Ph.D.; ABD also considered); proven record of achievement and promise of developing a national reputation as a composer; evidence of the potential for successful teaching of undergraduate- and graduate-level music theory and composition coursework (including applied study and supervision of student research).The school encourages applications from candidates who demonstrate interests and abilities that align with the school’s core values: the pursuit of excellence; devotion to student success; the production of music leaders; preparation of the musician-educator; and the creation of diversely skilled musicians. The school also embraces the ethos of music for all by advancing the major endeavor, music for the common good: Carolina’s public music initiative.The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.