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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior music composition faculty in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Music Composition Faculty vs Music Composition Instructor?

AspectSenior Music Composition FacultyMusic Composition Instructor
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (Master's/PhD), extensive experienceBachelor's or Master's degree, teaching certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentColleges, universities, academic settingsMusic schools, community colleges, private lessons
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, academic industryEducational institutions, private studios
Search & Comparison IntentSeeking experienced academic roles in music compositionLooking for teaching roles or beginner to intermediate instruction

Senior Music Composition Faculty typically holds advanced degrees and extensive academic experience, working in higher education institutions. In contrast, Music Composition Instructors may have less formal education and focus on teaching students at various levels, often in community or private settings. The roles differ mainly in experience, environment, and scope of responsibilities.

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Visiting Assistant Professor - Composition

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

126th of 619 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Description
Teach courses based on applicant's expertise, composition applied lessons, and independent studies in composition at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Supervise graduate student research. Liaise with other units in the College of Fine Arts to foster inter-departmental student collaborations. Develop and advance nationally impactful creative activity as a music composer. Participate in the academic community of the Theory/Composition Division and the broader Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music through participation in meetings, committee service as assigned, and events.
Start date, August 2026. Salary commensurate with experience. This is a one-year, fixed term appointment.
About the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin ranks among the finest universities in the country. The Butler School of Music, comprising of over 100 faculty and approximately 650 music students, has an outstanding reputation for its faculty expertise, academic programs, and student outcomes. Degree plans range from the bachelor's to the doctoral level. The Austin area is a dynamic metropolitan area with a growing economy, ample outdoor recreation, many cultural advantages through its numerous arts organizations, and is home to a very active and creative music scene. The composition faculty at the University of Texas at Austin encourage students to explore many different music making traditions and cultures.
Qualifications
DMA or PhD required. Significant professional accomplishments in lieu of a terminal degree will be considered. A portfolio demonstrating a record of or potential for excellence in music composition for one or more of the following contexts: music for orchestra/band, chamber music, electronics, or collaboration across media such as theatre, dance, film, and visual arts. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of openness to a variety of aesthetics, media, and styles.
Application Instructions
Applications will be reviewed beginning May 28, 2026. The position is open until filled.
To apply, click "apply now" and submit the following materials via Interfolio:
  • cover letter
  • curriculum vitae
  • complete contact information for three references
  • a separate document with live links to the audio/video files of 3-5 representative works, and PDFs of the scores matching those files. If no performance score is used, provide a text describing the work. The links should connect to a cloud based folder (e.g. DropBox, Google Drive, Box, Vimeo, or YouTube).

Letters of recommendation will be requested from selected applicants at a later date. Please do not submit additional supporting materials unless requested by the search committee.

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