Adjunct Applied Composition and Music Technology

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