With approximately 300 music majors, the Lamont School of Music is a highly selective and nationally renowned program distinguished by its exceptional faculty in performance, composition, and scholarship (www.du.edu/lamont). It offers Bachelor of Music degrees in Performance, Composition, Jazz Studies, and Recording & Production; the Bachelor of Arts in Music; Master of Music degrees in Performance, Composition, Composition-Jazz Emphasis, Conducting, and Pedagogy; Master of Arts degrees in Music Theory and Musicology; a variety of certificate programs and an Artist Diploma. The program resides in the highly acclaimed Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts (https://www.du.edu/ahss/lamont/newman-center.html). The Lamont School of Music espouses to the institutions values of Inclusive Excellence, which recognize that an institutions success is dependent on how well it values, engages and includes the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni constituents. Denver, with a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, is a culturally vibrant city with numerous music and arts organizations; it also is a destination for major performing artists. Resident programs and performance venues include Opera Colorado, the Colorado Symphony, Denver Lyric Opera Guild, Denver Brass, Friends of Chamber Music, Denver Center of the Performing Arts, and Red Rocks Amphitheater, among others. The institution is an accredited institutional member of NASM.

Position Summary

The Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver invites applications for a Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor of Composition to begin in Fall 2019 for the 2019-2020 academic year. This is a full-time, nine-month appointment. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate lessons in composition and composition-related courses, coach a contemporary music ensemble, and/or teach other courses related to the candidates interests and expertise. Other duties include coordinating the Composition program as well as serving on degree boards and School of Music committees.

Essential Functions

• Teach undergraduate and graduate lessons in composition and composition-related courses
• Coach a contemporary music ensemble
• Teach other courses related to the candidate's interests and expertise
• Coordinate the Composition program as well as serving on degree boards and School of Music committees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must demonstrate a commitment to working with diverse populations.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or DMA in Music
  • ABD at time of application would be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or DMA in Music
• Teaching experience at the college level
• Expertise or interest in electro-acoustic music

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on June 10, 2019.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Range:
Salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover letter that speaks to the position
3. One-page statement about experience with and commitment to inclusive excellence.
4. List of 3 references

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.