Assistant Professor, Film and Media Scoring, UC College-Conservatory of Music
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Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the performing and media arts, seeks an experienced composer and teacher for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in film and media scoring, intended to begin August 15, 2026. Initial appointment is three (3) years, after which the faculty member is eligible for reappointment.
About the Department
The Commercial Music Department (CMP) in CCM is comprised of approximately 40 students in the Bachelors of Music (BM) program, and served by 13 full-time and adjunct faculty and staff. The courses in the CMP program enable students to achieve professional results in Composition and Audio Production, including mixing and mastering. Additionally, CCM houses a Media Production Division (MPRO) with approximately 250 students pursuing tracks in Film and Television Production, Multimedia, Sports Media, Audio Production, and Broadcast News. This position will help to develop and teach courses and programs in film and media scoring for CMP students while also overseeing and advising scoring work that can support projects in MPRO.
CCM values excellence in teaching, innovation in curriculum, and the ability to connect with a diverse group of students seeking to explore a range of opportunities and careers in a rapidly changing marketplace. CCM faculty are committed to recruiting, mentorship, career preparation, and student support. CCM encourages an inquisitive, collaborative spirit and expertise in a broad and diverse range of repertoire, along with strong ties to industry and an understanding of current best practices.
Essential Functions
- Develop and teach courses and programs in Film and Media Scoring at the graduate and undergraduate levels. These courses could include but are not limited to areas such as Game and Interactive Media Scoring, Film and Media Scoring, Music Production and Technology, Film Scoring Orchestration, and/or other areas in the candidate’s expertise.
- Teach applied composition lessons in Film and Media Composition.
- Oversee and advise student scoring work that can support projects in MPRO.
- Support the department in coordination on equipment and technology, inventory maintenance, purchasing, curriculum development, student advising, and season planning.
- Recruit and retain students of exceptional promise.
- Advise undergraduate and graduate students on capstone projects.
- Maintain regional, national, and international visibility through creative and professional work, published research, and/or professional lectures and presentations.
- Serve the college and university community through activities such as committee membership, academic advising, and mentorship of students
Minimum Requirements
Prior to the effective date of the appointment, the successful candidate must have all of the following:
1. A Master’s degree in Film, Media Scoring or a related field.
2. Two (2) years of experience in either the film scoring industry, the game scoring industry, or a combination of both.
3. One (1) academic year of teaching experience at the collegiate level. This may be, but is not required to be, earned concurrently with the experience above.
Application Process
Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit their materials electronically by accessing the University of Cincinnati’s Recruitment site https://jobs.uc.edu and searching for position 100365. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a current CV including an IMDb or similar link to professional accomplishments, links to current creative portfolio, a summary page with indicators of teaching experience, their students’ accomplishments (such as competition performance and employment) and/or professional experience, and contact information for three (3) professional references. We will not accept CDs or other forms of non-electronic media.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary range of $67,000 - $73,000 based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
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UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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Assistant Professor, Film and Media Scoring, UC College-Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, OH, US
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