Instructor of Composition

Position Description & Qualifications

Lawrence University of Wisconsin, an undergraduate liberal arts college and conservatory of music located in Appleton, Wisconsin, invites applications for a full-time Instructor of Composition to begin September 1, 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking a creative, collaborative colleague to join our forward-looking community as an Instructor of Composition. Related activities include classroom teaching, collaborating with student and faculty ensembles, co-directing Composition Studio Recitals, coaching student compositions, collaborating with the Film Studies Department and recruiting. Additional responsibilities may include student advising and committee work when appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Portfolio of original works that demonstrates excellence in contemporary classical composition and film and media scoring. Demonstrable experience teaching contemporary classical composition, film and media scoring, orchestration, music technology, and introductory courses. Familiarity with jazz, popular music styles, and global traditions is a plus. Must be able to bring our students to the highest levels of artistic and musical mastery in a nurturing, student-centered environment. A background in community engagement and collaboration is desirable, as is a background in entrepreneurship. A composer who is professionally active is preferred. Appropriate terminal degree or equivalent experience. A record of successful collegiate teaching and recruiting is desirable. Although this is a Conservatory position, strong support of the ideals and goals of a broad liberal arts education is a must.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Lawrence University is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals of all backgrounds and to diversifying its faculty and staff. We welcome applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Lawrence by: (1) further diversifying the faculty; and/or (2) demonstrating experience with successful diversity-related initiatives, creative activity or research; and (3) demonstrating interest in developing inclusive pedagogy to address the needs of a diverse student body, particularly as these pedagogies relate to antiracism and decolonizing the curriculum. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

RANK AND SALARY:

Full-time non-tenure line position with a one year renewable contract. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS:

Should include cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, a statement on your experience related to addressing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in an academic setting and ways that you would contribute to these efforts at Lawrence, scores and recordings of recent compositions, and academic transcripts. Additionally, provide contact information for two references who may be contacted directly by Lawrence University, and provide any additional material that demonstrates your qualifications for the position. We would like all documents submitted digitally as either Word documents or PDF files, and all video and audio files submitted as links to external sites.

CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC:

Serving approximately 350 music majors, the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, founded in 1874, is a distinguished undergraduate program offering preparation for professional careers in music within the intellectual environment of a liberal arts college. The Conservatory has an enviable reputation for producing outstanding musician/scholars, and our robust double degree program attracts fine musicians who have strong interests in a multitude of academic areas. Lawrence is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and the diversity of viewpoints and approaches that the faculty represents. We are seeking applicants who will thrive in this stimulating musical and academic environment. Consideration of candidates will begin January 8th and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted though Lawrence’s online application system.

Candidates are encouraged to read more about Lawrence at https://lawrence.peopleadmin.com as well as www.lawrence.edu and Colleges That Change Lives. Any additional questions can be directed to: Asha Srinivasan, Professor of Composition and Search Chair, srinivasana@lawrence.edu or Brian Pertl, Dean, Lawrence Conservatory of Music pertlb@lawrence.edu.

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