Slee Assistant or Associate Professor of Music Job at State University of New Yo

Slee Assistant or Associate Professor of Music

Position Title: Slee Assistant or Associate Professor of Music

The Department of Music at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for the endowed Slee Chair in Music at the rank of an advanced Assistant or early career Associate Professor in music composition with a specialty in electronic music. This tenure‑track position is expected to begin on August 17, 2026.

The candidate should have a Ph.D., D.M.A. or DPhil in composition and be an active composer with an impressive record of accomplishment in the field of electronic and instrumental composition. They should possess advanced knowledge of software tools and equipment related to interactive live digital signal processing, spatial audio, recording and electronic music production. Their creative work and teaching would be expected to make use of the department’s newly equipped 1,500 square foot Intermedia Lab and Performance Space which features a 22‑speaker Meyer Audio array powered by Meyer’s latest generation Nadia processor and Space Map Go. They would also work collaboratively with other faculty and staff to direct the use of the department’s four smaller electronic music studios.

Expectations for the Slee Professor include supporting the mission of the Center for 21st Century Music, which sponsors a range of activities in the field of new music composition, performance and artistic research. In this capacity, the Slee Professor will work closely with faculty on various initiatives in support of the Ph.D. in Composition program, including facilitating visits with guest ensembles and composers, talks, workshops and joint seminar presentations.

The position involves a 2+2 teaching load comprising a mix of composition studio lessons, graduate and undergraduate seminars, lecture courses in composition and electronic music, as well as general education courses in areas of interest. It is anticipated that the Slee Professor will develop new upper‑level undergraduate courses to assist in the expansion of the Music Recording and Production curriculum. All course teaching will be offered in accordance with the department’s curricular requirements and the university’s General Education course offerings.

The salary range for the position is competitive and includes annual research support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D., DPhil, or D.M.A. in Music Composition plus at least five years of post‑graduate college or university‑level teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of accomplishment in electronic and instrumental composition.
• Advanced knowledge of software tools and equipment related to interactive live digital signal processing, spatial audio, recording, and electronic music production.

Physical Demands

May occasionally need to transport heavy sound equipment—including mixers, speakers, microphones, and stands—to different spaces within the department’s two buildings and assist with setup.

Salary Range

Competitive (details available during the interview process).

Application Requirements

• Cover letter detailing qualifications.
• Current CV.
• Creative portfolio (URL or PDF) with links to scores and recordings representing recent work.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.