Appointment Status: Tenure
Department: IU Bloomington Composition
LocationBloomington
Position SummaryThe Jacobs School of Music seeks candidates for a tenure-track or tenured position in composition to join the faculty of a vibrantly active and performance-focused department. Expected start date: 08/01/2026.Responsibilities will include (1) teaching lessons for composition students at all levels and possibly teaching courses including Orchestration, Composition Forum or other topics in rotation; (2) participating in all Composition Department activities, including recruitment, concert and recital attendance, and sharing in the coordination of departmentally organized projects; (3) serving on doctoral advising committees for DM students; (4) serving on Jacobs School of Music committees; and (5) maintaining an active career as a composer.
Basic QualificationsComposer with a growing (for junior applicants) or established (for senior applicants) national reputation, preferably including significant recognition as shown through performances, recordings, broadcasts, awards, appearances at festivals, etc. Broad knowledge of concert music from the 20th and 21st centuries. Master's degree in composition or related field required; doctoral degree preferred. Commensurate professional experience will also be considered.
Department Contact for QuestionsCecilia Bass, Office of the Executive Associate Dean: (812) 855-5541
ceciflem@iu.edu Salary and RankSalary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Special InstructionsA complete application consists of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a document with links to scores and recordings of three compositions (with at least one being from the last five years), and the names, titles, and email addresses for each of three professional references. Please do not send other materials until requested to do so. If you need help completing your application, please contact Cecilia Bass, Assistant to the Executive Associate Dean, (812) 855-5541 or
ceciflem@iu.edu.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate's eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.Deadline: Screening will begin on February 18, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
For Best Consideration Date: 02/18/2026
Expected Start Date: 08/01/2026
Posting NumberIU-101466-2026
