Slee Assistant or Associate Professor of Music

Slee Assistant or Associate Professor of Music

Position Information

Position Title: Slee Assistant or Associate Professor of
Music

Department: Music

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65541

Posting Detail Information

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.

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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.

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

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Full-Time

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.

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Dusti Dean

Contact's Pronouns: She/her/hers

Contact's Title: Department Administrator

Contact's Email: dsdean@buffalo.edu

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

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