Job Posting for Assistant Professor of Composition at UC San Diego

Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor of Composition

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,600-$97,200. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https ://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t1.pdf . The base salary range from the salary table for this position is $74,600 - $97,200. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html.

Application Window

Open date: September 13, 2023

Most recent review date: Monday, Oct 16, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Saturday, Jun 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Music at the University of California San Diego seeks an accomplished and innovative composer for a tenure-track Position at the rank of Assistant Professor expected to begin July 1, 2024.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate composition students and courses that more generally support our curriculum. These would include some combination of seminars for graduate students, classes for undergraduate music majors and classes that support the general education mission of the department.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Demonstrated track record of at least 6 months professional activity as composer or creative musician.

Preferred qualifications

Terminal degree in relevant field (PhD, DMA or MFA), university teaching experience, national artistic profile (as registered through awards, commissions, performances by leading ensembles or in prestigious venues).

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
Work Samples - Please provide a PDF upload with links to 3-5 representative work samples. Documentation can take the form of audio or video recordings, scores, writing, or other possibilities.
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Names and contact info only at this time. Letters to be solicited later in the process.

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03709

Help contact: trl002@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

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Job location

La Jolla, CA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

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