Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts
Classification: Adjunct Faculty (matrix)
Job Category: Adjunct Faculty
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music’s mission is to enable every student to find his or her best musical voice; prepare each student to fulfill society’s need for artistic and innovative musicians, scholars, music educators, and ambassadors for the arts; and graduate with hope, confidence, and distinction.
About the Position:
The Adjunct Applied Composition and Music Technology Professor will teach individualized lessons starting August 24, 2026
Responsibilities:
- Teach Applied Composition and Music Technology;
- Participate in recitals and juries for the composition and music technology areas; and
- Participate in composition and music technology area initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Music Composition or equivalent professional experience required;
- Established reputation as a composer with a documented portfolio of scores, live performances and recordings;
- Successful pedagogical experience in composition and music technology; and
- Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful experience teaching at the University level; and
- Interest and skills in teaching Music Technology, Orchestration, Arranging, Songwriting, and chamber music coaching.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Adjunct Applied Composition and Music Technology at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent, CV and links to original Compositions for review.
Posting Open Date: July 16, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 5, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
