Assistant Professor of Composition - Lisa Meyer

Position SummaryAssistant Professor of Composition, Department of Musicology/Composition/Theory, College of Musical Arts, Bowling Green State University. Tenure-track faculty position available August 2023.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate applied composition.
• Teach composition-related courses.
• Participate in undergraduate and graduate recruiting.
• Contribute to the artistic and intellectual life of the College and University.
• Maintain a profile as an active composer/teacher on the state, regional, and national levels.
• Other duties will be assigned by the Chair or Dean depending upon the needs of the Department of Musicology/Composition/Theory and the College of Musical Arts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DMA) in Composition (ABDs will be considered if degree is completed before August 2023.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Emerging or established composer of national/international stature, evidenced by participation in performances, professional organizations, recordings, publications.
• Two years of university-level teaching experience.
• Evidence of experience in one or more of the following areas: New Music Ensemble, music technology, music theory, commercial music, administration.  

Application Process / Additional Information

Credentials Required for Application (Only complete applications will be accepted):

• A cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications listed in the position description.
• A current curriculum vita.
• Contact information for three (3) references.

For a complete job description & instructions on how to apply for this position, visit https://bgsu.hiretouch.com/ or contact the Office of Human Resources, BGSU. Application deadline is January 30, 2023. Composition at BGSU:Our vibrant New Music program, combined with an internationally renowned faculty and excellent facilities, makes the BGSU Composition program one of the most visible and thriving in the country. Along with a broad diversity of opportunities in acoustic composition, students can explore electroacoustic music through digital audio techniques, experimental audio/video/animation, real-time interactive performance systems, and recording techniques. The DMA program in contemporary music is a unique component of our community which attracts elite performers and composers from around the globe committed to expanding the boundaries of expression. Finally, the MidAmerican Center for New Music (MACCM) acts as a hub of contemporary music activities on campus by supporting guest artists, commissioning composers, offering grants to students and faculty, and organizing the annual New Music Festival, now in its 43rd year.  Recruitment Plan            CMS and automatic BGSU job postings  Position Summary (Short Ad) as posted in external recruitment sitesThe Department of Musicology/Composition/Theory at Bowling Green State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position (full-time, tenure-track) in Composition. Start date is August 2023. The position is designed to provide shared leadership in the continuing development of the contemporary music program at Bowling Green State University on the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants must have an earned doctorate (PhD or DMA) in Composition (ABDs will be considered if degree is completed before August 2023.)  Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate applied composition, related classroom teaching, recruiting, contributing to the artistic and intellectual life of the College and University, and maintaining a current profile as a composer/teacher in state, regional and national activities. Additional duties may be assigned by the Chair or Dean depending upon the needs of the Department of Musicology/Composition/Theory and the College of Musical Arts. For a complete job description & instructions on how to apply for this position, visit https://bgsu.hiretouch.com/ or contact the Office of Human Resources, BGSU. Application deadline is January 30, 2023. Background check required for employment. BGSU is an AA/EEO/Vet employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities regardless of age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation.