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Posted: 07-May-26
Location: VA
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Internal Number: 55000444
Title: Full-Time Temporary Instructor, Music Composition Theory
Application Review Date: May 25, 2026
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
| Job Description The Department of Music at Radford University invites applications for a full-time temporary instructor of Composition, Music Technology, and Core Music Courses in theory, technology, music fundamentals and appreciation. This role supports the artistic, instructional, and performance missions of the department. The successful candidate will be an accomplished composer, teacher, and generalist with a strong commitment to student success, artistic excellence, and collaborative music-making in a comprehensive undergraduate-focused program. Provide instruction for an array of undergraduate and graduate core music courses, applied composition, form and analysis, arranging, music technology. Other courses are assigned according to the individual’s broad skill set. Other duties may include courses, activities, and/or projects for which qualified. |
| Required Qualifications Doctorate in a related field required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching an array of core music, composition, theory, and music technology courses. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants Submit performance, works, and lecture videos with the application |
Is this position Grant Funded: No
Is this position restricted: No
Is this position eligible for telework: No
Months per Year: 9
Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Classification: Teaching & Research Faculty
Employee Classification: Full-Time Temporary
Department: Music, Dept of
Salary: per qualifications
Department Contact Name: R. Wayne Gallops
Department Contact Phone: 5405210872
Department Contact Email: rgallops@radford.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement:
| Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. |
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
