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Assistant Professor in Music Composition — Full-time, 9-month, tenure-accruing faculty position at the University of Florida School of Music. Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL). Key Details
Job No: 537500 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Department: 13030100 - COTA-MUSIC-DIRECTOR Salary: $61,000 - $63,000 based on qualifications and experience; with a comprehensive and highly competitive leave and benefits package Date of Expected Hire: August 16, 2026 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 honor 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 fully in shared governance through service to the School of Music, College of the Arts, and the University of Florida Participate in our School of Music community including activities such as colloquia, guest-scholar residencies, administration of exams, recruiting, and admissions Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Terminal degree in music composition or a closely related field; ABD (all but dissertation) candidates who will have degree conferred prior to 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 welcome incorporation and well-being of all in an environment of complex differences Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
Teaching experience of two or more years beyond graduate assistantship at the college/university level Evidence of a commitment to innovative and cross-disciplinary curricula Secondary area of specialization in a related field, such as performance, music technology, or another area Evidence of a commitment to making positive change through creativity, including forward-looking engagement with technology and exploration of the relations between sound and the social world Ability to teach theory courses incorporating popular music, jazz, or music traditions outside of the Western canon 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. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. Online Applications
Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system. Documents to Include
A detailed letter of application that explains how you match the particular qualifications of this position and how your work and perspective will contribute to and enhance our transformative community Curriculum vitae Names and contact information of three references Link to recordings—and scores where appropriate—for three representative compositions Note: The UF system will give the option to upload letters of reference. We are not requiring letters of reference with initial application materials. Please ignore that option. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time. Inquiries
Inquiries May Be Sent To: George Adams Chair, Music Composition Assistant Professor Search Committee georgeadams@ufl.edu The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credentialing service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Equal Employment Opportunity
statement: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. Notes: This description reflects information current at the time of posting and may be updated. Eligible applicants should apply at: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537500
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Assistant Professor in Music Composition — Full-time, 9-month, tenure-accruing faculty position at the University of Florida School of Music. Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL). Key Details
Job No: 537500 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Department: 13030100 - COTA-MUSIC-DIRECTOR Salary: $61,000 - $63,000 based on qualifications and experience; with a comprehensive and highly competitive leave and benefits package Date of Expected Hire: August 16, 2026 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 honor 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 fully in shared governance through service to the School of Music, College of the Arts, and the University of Florida Participate in our School of Music community including activities such as colloquia, guest-scholar residencies, administration of exams, recruiting, and admissions Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Terminal degree in music composition or a closely related field; ABD (all but dissertation) candidates who will have degree conferred prior to 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 welcome incorporation and well-being of all in an environment of complex differences Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
Teaching experience of two or more years beyond graduate assistantship at the college/university level Evidence of a commitment to innovative and cross-disciplinary curricula Secondary area of specialization in a related field, such as performance, music technology, or another area Evidence of a commitment to making positive change through creativity, including forward-looking engagement with technology and exploration of the relations between sound and the social world Ability to teach theory courses incorporating popular music, jazz, or music traditions outside of the Western canon 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. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. Online Applications
Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system. Documents to Include
A detailed letter of application that explains how you match the particular qualifications of this position and how your work and perspective will contribute to and enhance our transformative community Curriculum vitae Names and contact information of three references Link to recordings—and scores where appropriate—for three representative compositions Note: The UF system will give the option to upload letters of reference. We are not requiring letters of reference with initial application materials. Please ignore that option. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time. Inquiries
Inquiries May Be Sent To: George Adams Chair, Music Composition Assistant Professor Search Committee georgeadams@ufl.edu The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credentialing service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Equal Employment Opportunity
statement: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. Notes: This description reflects information current at the time of posting and may be updated. Eligible applicants should apply at: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537500
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