SUMMARY
The School of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University welcomes
applications for an open rank, non-tenure track position, ranging
from Lecturer to Assistant Professor in Practice, with a Starting
date in the 2027 fall semester. We seek an active composer with
college-level teaching experience and a growing or established
professional reputation. The composition area at SFA strives to
prepare students for success across a wide variety of styles and
applications ranging from traditional concert and chamber music to
film and game scoring. As one of the only online degrees in
theory-composition in the nation, we also have a strong commitment
to rigorous and engaging distance education. We seek candidates who
share these objectives and are prepared to be inspiring teachers
and collaborative colleagues. The teaching assignment will focus on
applied composition, media scoring, and related classes at the
undergraduate and graduate level (both in-person and online
teaching). Candidates should have strong DAW skills and an
understanding of music implementation in game/film, as well as
experience with traditional arranging, orchestration, and
interdisciplinary collaboration.
Required Qualifications
• Masters degree in composition or media scoring.
• Two years teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Earned doctorate or equivalent professional experience and
college teaching experience in composition.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a part-time or full-time, non-tenure track faculty position
in a professional experience program. Works under limited
supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment. Reports to the academic unit head.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Assistant Professor in Practice
will be a successful and effective professional in the discipline.
A terminal or professional degree may be presented, but is not
required, to support the requirements for consideration. Education
requirements will be relative to position, professional experience
and qualifications.
Practical experience sufficient to teach at the university level,
through teaching or profession, is required. Experience teaching at
the university level is preferred .
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Prepares and delivers classes to undergraduate and/or graduate
students.
• Performs a predetermined amount of teaching load credits (TLC)
during the regular academic year; reduction of teaching load
through reassignment of duties is possible under certain
circumstances.
• Complies, administers, and grades examinations.
• Provides services to the university and the profession.
• May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as
independent studies, internships and advising.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• May supervise the work of student and/or graduate
assistants.
• May serve on departmental, college, and university
committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individual
must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be
able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the
essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation.
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in the field in
which the individual will be teaching .
• Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate
students.
• Ability to work within a collaborative faculty
environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written
form.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
Please upload the following to the appropriate section of the
application portal.
• Cover letter that addresses the following:
• Your experience teaching applied composition.
• Your experience with online teaching.
• Your command of technology and practices in media scoring, as
well as any other compositional specializations and/or secondary
areas of expertise in music.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching philosophy, addressing general pedagogy and
composition-specific practices.
• Unofficial transcripts for all college degrees.
• List of three references with contact information. Do not send
letters at this time. References may be contacted via email to
provide letters at a later date.
• Under “Other” please submit:
• Works list with important commissions, production credits,
performances, collaborations, publications, and recordings (If not
contained in CV).
• Three musical scores of original compositions in PDF format.
Aim for contrast, variety, and breadth.
• PDF file with links to audio/video recordings of three
representative works or demo reels featuring contrasting styles (do
not need to match scores, although that is certainly
appropriate).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Safety Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for
accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe
working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing
assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will
include safe job performance.
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record
check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network
Security policy.
Sponsorship Statement
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be
legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to
sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this
time.
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