Assistant Professor of Composition (Tenure‑Track)

About the role

The Schulich School of Music at McGill University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Composition, beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will join a leading Canadian program for professional composers and will contribute to teaching, research, and artistic leadership within the school and the broader Montreal contemporary music community.

Key responsibilities

• Teach composition courses and supervise undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
• Develop and innovate curricula and assessment methods in the Composition Area.
• Maintain an active professional creative practice and a strong international profile.
• Participate in departmental and university committees, and support artistic initiatives.
• Engage with local and national contemporary music communities.

Required profile

• Recognized artistic profile with a strong portfolio of notated composition.
• Expertise in Western art/concert music traditions and contemporary 21st‑century aesthetics.
• Evidence of significant creative activity appropriate to career stage.
• Excellent written communication in scholarly, artistic, and pedagogical contexts.
• Proven excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring diverse student cohorts.
• Interest in curricular innovation and community development.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of composition techniques, idioms, and forms.
• Ability to teach notated composition and guide student projects.
• Strong scholarly writing and presentation skills.

What we offer

• A supportive academic environment within a world‑class music school.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and resources for composition.
• Location in Montreal, a vibrant multilingual and multicultural city.