The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, announces a position opening for a faculty member in the field of electro-acoustic music and computer music composition, beginning in the academic year 2011-12.

Description of the position: The academy is looking for a composer who will be able both to teach and to develop curriculum in the fields of electro-acoustic music and computer application studies. We hope to get composers/teachers with versatility in other musical fields and with experience in creativity.

The size of the position will be between a half-time and a full-time position. The final scope of the position and the academic rank will be determined according to the qualifications and skills of the person chosen.
We prefer to interview candidates with PhD or DMA (or those degrees in progress) in composition and electro-acoustic/computer music training. The search committee (five faculty members) will examine the candidates' creative background and teaching experience in academic institutions or other educational settings. Knowledge of Hebrew is important, and preference will be given to speakers of Hebrew.

It is recommended to read the full version of this announcement on the academy’s internet site: www.jamd.ac.il

Applicants should send an application letter and a statement of vision, articulating future plans in creative, educational and institutional realms. a detailed CV including artistic experience and achievements in the field.

Materials should be send by Email to: Prof. Menachem Zur, Chair, Computer Music Search Committee, The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, at the following email address: computermusicsearch@jamd.ac.il.

Materials must be received by no later than February 13th, 2011.

Israel Music Institute (IMI)
55 Menachem Begin Rd.
P.O.B. 51197
67138 Tel Aviv
musicinst@bezeqint.net
www.imi.org.il