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Assistant Professor of Composition and Theory

University of South Carolina

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Columbia, SC
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Full-time
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Requirements

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Doctorate

Job overview

The University of South Carolina seeks an Assistant Professor in the School of Music to maintain an active composing career, teach undergraduate and graduate theory and composition, direct contemporary music concerts, and supervise student research, while contributing to the university’s academic community.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

CompositionMusic TheoryResearch Supervision

Qualifications

Doctorate in Music Composition

Full job description

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

College/Division: School of Music

Department: MUS School of Music

Advertised Job Summary:

RESPONSIBILITIES : Maintain an active career as a composer through performances, recordings, publications, etc.; teach courses in undergraduate and graduate music theory as well as composition; help direct concerts of contemporary music and student composer concerts; direct graduate and undergraduate research as needed. This position will work at the University of South Carolina Columbia campus in Columbia, SC.

The search process will continue until the position is filled, but priority screening will begin on or shortly after October 30, 2026.

Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Advertised Minimum Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS : Doctorate in music composition (D.M.A. or Ph.D.; ABD also considered); proven record of achievement and promise of developing a national reputation as a composer; evidence of the potential for successful teaching of undergraduate- and graduate-level music theory and composition coursework (including applied study and supervision of student research).

Full/Part Time: Full Time

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