Position: The Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance invites applicants for a tenure-track position in music composition at the assistant professor level beginning in Fall 2025. The ideal candidate will be an engaging and creative teacher, have an active compositional career, and be well-versed in composition, music technology, and electronic and electroacoustic music. Ithaca College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. 

Qualifications: Completed doctorate in composition at the time of appointment; at least one year of full-time college-level teaching experience (or the equivalent) beyond the graduate-assistant level; demonstrated excellence as a composer; knowledge of electronic media. The successful candidate will teach private composition lessons and composition-related classes, including classes involving music technology, and will manage and maintain an electronic music studio. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for working collaboratively and collegially with faculty, staff, and students.   

Application Instructions:

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV with a list of works. Do not send scores or other materials at this time. Additional materials will be requested at a later date.

Deadline: October 25

Questions about the online application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or humanresources@ithaca.edu. Screening of applications will begin October 17 and the search will remain open until filled.

Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Hiring Range: $61,000 - $63,500, dependent on discipline, qualifications and experience.

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Healthcare including vision and dental • Generous Paid Time Off Policies • 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution • EAP • Flexible Work Plans • Educational Benefits • Career-Enhancing Trainings • For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu