University Of Florida is hiring: Assistant Professor in Music Composition in Gai

Assistant Professor in Music Composition

Position: Full-time, 9-month, tenure-accruing faculty position

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Humanities

Department: 13030100 - COTA-MUSIC-DIRECTOR

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses including, but not limited to, courses in the undergraduate music theory sequence, undergraduate composition skills, advanced undergraduate music theory and analysis, graduate seminars in composition, and individual composition lessons
• Supervise undergraduate honors projects and graduate theses
• Maintain an active national and international creative research profile in area(s) of specialization, consistent with the expectation of tenure and promotion
• Participate in shared governance through service to the School of Music, College of the Arts, and the University of Florida
• Participate in the School of Music community (e.g., colloquia, guest-scholar residencies, administration of exams, recruiting, and admissions)

Qualifications

Required:

• Terminal degree in music composition or a closely related field; ABD candidates who will have degree conferred prior to the appointment date will be considered
• Record of success in teaching core undergraduate written music theory
• Record of and/or potential for achievement in the field at a national or international level, in alignment with the unit’s tenure and promotion criteria
• Evidence of successful collaboration and collegiality with faculty, students, and staff
• Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating academic work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the well-being of all in a diverse environment

Preferred:

• Two or more years of teaching experience beyond graduate assistantship at the college/university level
• Commitment to innovative and cross-disciplinary curricula
• Secondary area of specialization in a related field (e.g., performance, music technology)
• Commitment to making positive change through creativity, including engagement with technology and exploration of the relations between sound and society
• Ability to teach theory courses that include popular music, jazz, or non-Western musical traditions

Application Process

Application Timeline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an applicant pool is established. To ensure full consideration, all application documents must be submitted by November 15, 2025.

Application Materials: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida online application system and include a detailed letter of application, three references, and links to recordings and scores for three representative compositions.

Notes: Letters of reference may be uploaded later; refer to the system guidance for details.

Inquiry: George Adams, Chair, Music Composition Search Committee, georg eadams@ufl.edu

Information

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Health and other employment details and any relevant instructions will be provided during the application process.