POSITION FOR
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN MUSIC
MUSIC AND THEATER ARTS
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
MIT is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
Position: Assistant Professor in Music (Tenure Track)
Qualifications: PhD or DMA (ABD considered, but degree must be conferred by June 30, 2025)
Starting Date: July 1, 2025
The Music and Theater Arts Section of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) with a specialty in composition, broadly defined. Position to begin July 1, 2025, or on a mutually agreed date thereafter. The rank of Assistant Professor holds an initial appointment of three years, with renewal determined at the end of the second year. Candidates should hold a PhD or DMA in Music Composition, or a related field by the start of employment. The qualified candidate is an active and innovative composer with a minimum of two years of teaching experience at the university level. Active engagement in other areas of music – including but not limited to areas such as improvisation, music technology, performance, production, scholarship, theory, etc. – will be taken into consideration but are not required. The Section offers supportive mentorship to junior faculty and seeks individuals who practice collaboration, empathy, and self-reflection in the service of sustaining an inclusive and welcoming academic culture.
The successful candidate will teach subjects in composition and related topics in the existing curriculum and will subsequently develop new course offerings in line with their interests and the needs of the Section. The teaching load for an Assistant Professor is three classes per academic year. Assistant Professors are also expected to serve on committees, advise students, and participate fully in the governance of the Section, the School, and the Institute. Promotion and tenure will require evidence of innovative creative work that has the potential for tangible impact on the field.
We request applications and other materials, including a) cover letter, b) CV, c) names of three referees (to be contacted for letters as needed), and d) a representative online portfolio of creative work, to include recordings and (if available) scores of 30-60 minutes of music. Candidates have the option of also including supplemental materials that will enhance our understanding of their creative practice, but these are not required. All materials should be submitted online at [https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29448]. Additional materials, including further recordings, scores, and a teaching portfolio (that may include sample syllabi and teaching videos), may be requested at a later date. To receive full consideration, applications must be completed by February 14, 2025.
MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT’s full policy on nondiscrimination. Know your rights.
Contact Information for Interested Applicants
Email: music-composer@mit.edu
Phone: (617) 253-3210
Web site: https://mta.mit.edu/music
