"Assistant Professor of the Practice in Music Technology"

Position Description

Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music invites applications for a full-time, continuing-track position in Music Technology at the rank of Assistant Professor of the Practice, to begin August 16, 2026.

The Blair School seeks a dedicated classroom pedagogue and artist with a primary focus on the creative use of music technology. Background and teaching effectiveness required across components of music technology, including DAWs, DSP, synthesis, AI Music, coded environments, and notation software. The successful candidate will be expected to design and lead undergraduate courses for music majors, composition majors, and non-music majors. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain computer music studio hardware and software.

The initial appointment term is three years, open to renewal and promotion according to School and University guidelines.

Qualifications

An advanced degree in music technology, computer music, or composing for media is preferred; candidates with equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Application Instructions

Applicants should include a cover letter, CV, portfolio of representative work, and contact information for a minimum of three references. The search will close December 12, 2025, when the review of applications begins.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.