Lecturer of Composition and Music Technology

Job description

Position Title:Lecturer of Composition and Music Technology


Appointment Type:Faculty


Job Description:
The Department of Music and Theatre at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a dynamic and experienced Lecturer of Composition and Music Technology for a one-semester appointment, beginning 1/1/26.

The successful candidate will teach courses in creative digital music composition.


Responsibilities:

Teach two courses in music technology: Music 2460 Introduction to Creative Digital Music and Music 3460 Computer Music Programming Design.


Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.



Required Minimum Qualifications:
+ Master’s degree in music or related discipline.
+ Expertise in composing with MIDI and digital audio software.



Preferred Qualifications:
+ Master's degree or higher in music composition with an emphasis in computer music.
+ Demonstrated experience using Pro Tools Studio and Max 9 software.
+ Demonstrated technical knowledge of MIDI, digital audio, and programming techniques.
+ Demonstrated experience teaching in a multiple-workstation computer lab environment.
+ Demonstrated experience teaching non-music majors.



Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Music and Theatre:
+ prepares music and theatre students for professional life.
+ creates high impact learning experiences for students across the university.
+ serves as the cultural life force for the university, Iowa, and beyond.
+ provides a welcoming community for all.





The Department of Music and Theatre is committed to a philosophy of education that draws its goals from the larger purposes of liberal arts education and from the guidelines of its accrediting agency, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

With strong undergraduate music (https://www.music.iastate.edu/music-degrees-and-requirements) and theatre (https://www.music.iastate.edu/theatre-and-performing-arts-degree-requirements) programs, students study with full-time faculty professionals in a supportive environment that encourages students to become their best.


Department Unit/Website:
music.iastate.edu


Proposed Start Date:January 1, 2026


Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2026


Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period


Time Type:Part time


Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.

Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) Links to two samples of original audio/MIDI music compositions by the applicant produced with digital audio workstation software and visual programming languages, with artistic and technical description for each sample (can be within the cover letter or attached as a separate document ) 4) Contact Information for Three References


For guaranteed consideration, please submit applications by November 1, 2025.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program


Original Posting Date: October 3, 2025



Posting Close Date:


Job Requisition Number:R17875



By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference.

With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world.

And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds.

Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.



Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff.

Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) .

Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.



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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485.

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Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485.

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