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Assistant Teaching Professor of Composition

Position Number: 6337190
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Assistant Teaching Professor of Composition

Requisition Number: 65497
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 03-Jul-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder is hiring an Assistant Teaching Professor of Composition. The initial contract for this full-time position will begin January 1, 2026, and end April 30, 2028. This position will be eligible for reappointment review and renewable for three-year contract periods thereafter.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The College of Music, founded in 1920, is recognized as one of the top comprehensive music schools in the country. The College of Music offers seven degree programs in over 28 fields of study, at the bachelor's level through the doctorate. Our dedicated and encouraging community of 550 degree-seeking students, 70 full-time faculty, 30 part-time faculty, and 30 professional, technical and administrative staff produces over 350 performances and numerous guest lectures, master-classes, and outreach events each year!
The warm and collegial climate of the College of Music as a whole reflects the genuine respect among faculty and staff and the unified goal of providing a nurturing and encouraging environment for the students.
The Composition department supports creatives of all sound mediums who benefit from working in a supportive, collaborative environment with mentors across numerous disciplines and aesthetics. Degree programs include a BM, MM, and DMA in Composition, and the Composition department has its very own contemporary music concert series called CU Boulder SoundWorks. This position may have the opportunity to collaborate with other areas within the college, such as the Thompson Jazz Studies Program. This position will also teach courses for our new BA degrees in Music Production and Songwriting.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Teaching in areas of expertise including composition and music technology courses.
Weekly Applied lessons in Composition or Songwriting.
Serving on graduate student committees overseeing thesis and dissertation work.
Serving on College and University committees.

What We Can Offer

Salary will be $60,000 per academic year. Onboarding assistance is available within department guidelines.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Applicant must have a Bachelor and Master of Music degree with an emphasis in composition or jazz studies. A record of professional experience as a composer. Experience teaching individual music lessons at the collegiate level. Education or experience with Music Production Studies.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Curriculum vitae
During the application process you will need to upload one (1) letter of recommendation, non-confidential (PDF format, preferred).

Please apply by July 3, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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