[Microsound-announce] Call for applications: Professorship in Media Composition

[Heike Sperling]

The Institute For Music And Media
at the University of Music Düsseldorf
is inviting applications for a

PROFESSOR IN MEDIA COMPOSITION (W2)

starting as soon as possible.

Media Composition comprises all forms of music composed and produced  
for specific purposes: advertising, industry, museums, events, film  
and television, computer games, websites, radio plays, audio logos,  
as well as sound design in general.

In accordance with § 46 HG, applicants are required to have either an  
academic degree in Composition, or documented evidence of excellent  
artistic achievements, demonstrating special artistic ability; broad  
experience in teaching, composing and arranging for international  
productions at the highest artistic (and didactic) levels (both in  
education and original work); proven practical experience with  
orchestral recording sessions for film and broad knowledge in media- 
related orchestration; wide experience in computer-aided production  
environments and their specific circumstances; expertise in  
synchronisation techniques for music and image, and music editing.  
The University is seeking a person fluent in a diverse range of  
musical styles, to be demonstrated by original scores.
Applicants should submit a range of published works in different  
genres; in the case of electronic and acoustic productions for  
ensembles and orchestras, scores should be included where applicable.

In addition to educational abilities, the position requires a strong
commitment to interdisciplinary cooperation, administrative work and  
participation in developing visions for the future of the University.  
The general terms of employment are laid out in § 46 HG. For first  
time appointees, 3 years’ initial contract with optional extension  
(tenure).

The University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages  
applications from women and disabled persons.

www.musikundmedien.net
www.rsh-duesseldorf.de

The complete application containing all standard documents should be  
sent by December 7th, 2007 to:

Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf
Institut Fuer Musik Und Medien
Fischerstraße 110
40476 Düsseldorf
miriam.ellmann-orlinski at musikundmedien.net



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