Assistant Professor of Film and Media Scoring and Production

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

The Music Theory and Composition Area (www.noise.uga.edu) at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music is a vibrant creative community that fosters a supportive environment for composers and performers to explore a wide range of musical interests and styles in music, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations outside of music. Composition students also frequently collaborate with student and local filmmakers. The Dancz Center of New Music is the home of the Music Composition area and features a modular black box theater and three electronic music studios that form a robust space for the creation, performance, recording, and dissemination of 21st century music and multimedia artworks. In particular, Electronic Music Studio 1 (Media Studio) is optimized for media scoring and is outfitted with a collection of sample libraries including Vienna Symphonic Library, BBC Symphony Orchestra Pro, and other various Spitfire libraries.

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music (www.music.uga.edu) is among the leading schools of music in the region and nationally. It includes comprehensive programs, with degrees at the undergraduate level through the master's and doctorate. A celebrated faculty, outstanding facilities, and talented students build a supportive and rich environment for artistic and scholarly growth. Graduates from our programs have been internationally successful in their chosen fields.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, academic innovation, and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.

To Apply
Applications submitted by November 22 2024 will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Please provide a cover letter detailing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a link to a portfolio of recent work; C.V.; and the names and contact information for three to five references. Additional materials (such as sample course syllabi), letters of reference and academic transcripts may be requested later. Questions about the application process can be directed to Ms. Edith Hollander, somadmin@uga.edu; questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Emily Koh, emilykoh@uga.edu. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.