Assistant Professor, Film and Media Scoring, UC College-Conservatory of Music
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 Oct 30, 2025 | |
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Assistant Professor, Film and Media Scoring, UC College-Conservatory of Music Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. 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
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 experienceat 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:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html 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 Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ:100365 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Assistant Professor, Film and Media Scoring, UC College-Conservatory of Music Date:
Oct 30, 2025 Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US Facility:
Main Campus
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