Composition Adjunct Applied Faculty

Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music's mission is to enable every student to find his or her best musical voice; prepare each student to fulfill society's need for artistic and innovative musicians, scholars, music educators, and ambassadors for the arts; and graduate with hope, confidence, and distinction.

About the Position:

The Adjunct Applied Composition Professor will teach individualized lessons starting January 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Applied Composition;
• Participate in recitals and juries for the composition area; and
• Participate in composition area initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Music Composition, or equivalent professional experience required;
• Established reputation as a composer with a documented portfolio of scores, live performances and recordings;
• Successful pedagogical experience in composition; and
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Music Composition;
• Successful experience teaching at the University level; and
• Interest and skills in teaching Music Technology, Orchestration, Arranging, and Songwriting.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Composition Adjunct Applied Faculty at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter, CV, and links to original compositions.

Posting Open Date: October 29, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 22, 2024

Open Until Filled: Yes