Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Wells School of Music at West Chester University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Instructor or Assistant Professor of Studio Composition position within the new Studio Composition Bachelor of Music program. The position will begin in August 2022.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The Wells School of Music serves approximately 450 students with 60 faculty, enjoys full NASM membership, and offers fully accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, Jazz Performance, Music Composition, Music History, Music Theory, and Music Therapy. 

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching Scoring for Film and Media, Scoring Video Games, Studio Production, and Music Entrepreneurship
• Advising senior projects in Studio Composition
• Maintaining activity in creative and/or commercial endeavors
• Securing and overseeing student internships with local and regional music production studios
• Academic advising of students
• Serving the university and the community through participation in various committees.
• Additional responsibilities may include teaching Songwriting and music theory/musicianship courses; leading the Studio Music Ensemble; and overseeing the usage of the Center for Music Technology.

The typical course load involves teaching 12 credits per semester.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Music
• Demonstrated record of active achievement in scoring for film, media, and /or video games
• Demonstrated experience in recording techniques and studio production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching at college level
• Demonstrated potential for innovative curriculum development

Special Instructions

Starting rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.

Apply through the online application at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa/default.cfm. Submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae and provide contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist. A diversity statement and official transcripts will be required of all finalists.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.