Slee Assistant or Associate Professor of Music

Department Music Posting Number F260122 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65541 Employer State Faculty Appointment Term Term Position Type UUP Faculty Bargaining Unit 08 - UUP Posting Detail Information Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Position Summary The Department of Music at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for the endowed Slee Chair in Music at the rank of an advanced Assistant or early career Associate Professor in music composition with a specialty in electronic music. This tenure-track position is expected to begin in January 2027 (spring 2027 semester). Qualified candidates hold the Ph.D., D.M.A. or DPhil in music composition or a related field, have four years of post-graduate college or university level teaching experience, have a record of accomplishment as an active composer in the field of electronic and instrumental composition, and show evidence of high-profile performances (in recognized festivals) or commissions. Preferred candidates will additionally possess advanced knowledge of software tools and equipment related to interactive live digital signal processing, spatial audio, recording and electronic music production.

Their creative work and teaching would be expected to make use of the department’s newly equipped 1,500 square foot Intermedia Lab and Performance Space which features a 22 speaker Meyer Audio array powered by Meyer’s latest generation Nadia processor and Space Map Go. They would also work collaboratively with other faculty and staff to direct the use of the department’s four smaller electronic music studios. Expectations for the Slee Professor would include supporting the mission of the Center for 21st Century Music, which sponsors a range of activities in the field of new music composition, performance and artistic research. In this capacity, it is expected that the Slee Professor would work closely with faculty on various initiatives in support of the PhD in Composition program.

These initiatives involve facilitating visits with guest ensembles and composers, talks, workshops and joint seminar presentations. The position involves a 2+2 teaching load comprising a mix of composition studio lessons, graduate and undergraduate seminars and lecture courses in composition and electronic music as well as general education courses in areas of interest to the candidate. It is anticipated that the Slee Professor would develop new upper-level undergraduate courses to assist in the expansion of the Music Recording and Production curriculum. All course teaching would be offered in accordance with the Department’s curricular requirements and the University’s General Education course offerings.

The salary range for the position is competitive and includes annual research support. Learn more: Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community. The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer ( EOE ) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D., DPhil, or D.M.A. in Music Composition or related field. At least four years of post-graduate college or university level teaching experience. A record of accomplishment in the field of electronic and instrumental composition. Evidence of high-profile performances (in recognized festivals) or commissions.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of software tools and equipment related to interactive live digital signal processing, spatial audio, recording and electronic music production. Prodig+ No Executive Position No Physical Demands May need to occasionally transport heavy sound equipment including mixers, speakers, microphones and stands to different spaces within the department’s two buildings and assist with setup Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary

Range Competitive Additional Salary Information Job Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary All application materials must be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered. Please note the following regarding application materials: Cover letter detailing qualifications for the position. The CV must be current Creative Portfolio ( URL or PDF ) – Links to scores and recordings representative of recent creative work.

Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification Contact Information Contact's Name Dusti Dean Contact's Pronouns She/her/hers Contact's Title Department Administrator Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-645-0620 Posting Dates Posted 10/28/2026 Deadline for Applicants 12/04/2026 Date to be filled 01/07/2027 References Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo. Faculty Faculty Student Association (FSA) Research Foundation Employee State Classified State Professional UB Foundation TA/GA Student No Current Employment Affiliation * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity? AcademicKeys.com CareerExposure.com CareerWomen.com Chronicle of Higher Education DiversitySearch.com GoogleJobs.com HERCjobs.org HigherEdJobs.com IMDiversity.com Indeed.com LinkedIn.com MBACareers.com Conference Personal Referral UBJobs.buffalo.edu Other WNY Jobs * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?

Yes No Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Creative Portfolio (URL or PDF) Optional Documents Human Resources Townsend Hall 205 Hayes Rd Buffalo, NY 14214 716-645-7777 [email protected] UB is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [email protected] or by phone 716-645-2266. To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at .

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