Carnegie Mellon University

Adjunct Instructor of Score Reading

Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 25, 2026

About this position

Carnegie Mellon University: College of Fine Arts: Music Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: The School of Music at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for an adjunct instructor of score reading, starting in the Spring 2027 semester. Score Reading is a required course for composition majors and conducting minors in the School of Music. About the program Founded in 1912, CMU's School of Music offers Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Music degrees in instrumental, piano, and vocal performance and composition; a Bachelor of Fine Arts in electronic music; and a Master of Music in collaborative piano. In collaboration with the School of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the School also offers both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Music and Technology. With 43 full-time faculty, 55 part-time faculty (including 22 from the Grammy-Award-winning Pittsburgh Symphony), and 13 administrative and technical staff, Carnegie Mellon's School of Music blends the one-on-one conservatory model of musical mentorship with the resources and research capacities of an R1 university. Carnegie Mellon is renowned for its interdisciplinary work, including but not limited to the areas of arts and technology, machine learning, AI, and new media. Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a master's degree or higher (or equivalent professional experience) and strong piano proficiency. Candidates with expertise in conducting and/or composition are especially encouraged to apply.

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