Lecturer in Discipline

The Department of Music at Columbia University invites applications for a full-time, 3-year term appointment for the Interim Assistant Director of the Computer Music Center (CMC) at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline beginning July 1, 2026. The primary duties of the Lecturer in Discipline will be to teach four courses per year in computer music at both the undergraduate and graduate level and advise undergraduate theses. Other teaching is possible in Supervised Independent Study. In addition, this position will serve as the Interim Assistant Director of the Computer Music Center. The Computer Music Center (CMC) Interim Assistant Director is responsible for managing a complex array of uniquely configured computer music systems that support undergraduate and graduate course offerings, as well as faculty, visiting researchers, and composers, under the supervision of the Interim Director. The Interim Assistant Director supervises work study students at the CMC.

The Lecturer in Discipline/Interim Assistant Director is responsible for the efficient operation of all CMC studios and spaces in accordance with the Interim Director's directives. The Lecturer in Discipline/Interim Assistant Director uses subject matter expertise, along with experience managing similar facilities to assess user needs and present proposals to the Interim Director for selection and purchase of appropriate new hardware and software. Courses taught by the Lecturer in Discipline will also reflect this expertise and experience. The Lecturer in Discipline/Interim Assistant Director will also act as a pedagogical resource for faculty in the Music Department who are engaging fields relating to computer music, sound studies, and composition-music/technology.

The successful candidate must have a completed PhD or DMA by the time of appointment. The candidate should have specialized knowledge in computer music and sound art studies. Knowledge of ARC, Budget Tool and other Columbia financial systems is highly desirable.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.