The Department of Music in the School of the Arts, Media + Culture (SAMC) is seeking an innovative leader for a full-time tenure-track position in Music Composition, beginning August 1, 2025.  The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. or equivalent, and be a successful composer current in both acoustic and digital applications. The position will have shared responsibilities in developing and sustaining innovative programming to serve both the Music Department and the Game Development program, teaching in a variety of areas from music theory to composition to arts/music entrepreneurship. Additional expertise in instrumental ensemble leadership would be valuable.

SAMC Music is a small and dynamic undergraduate department that enjoys an interdisciplinary relationship with the school’s other departments. SAMC faculty are active scholar-creatives and teachers with a strong commitment to mentorship, often engaging students in their scholarship and research. The successful applicant will be a mature and dedicated Christian, with a clear integration of their faith with the academic/creative discipline of music, and able to inspire students towards maturity in the development and use of their talents and skills. The successful candidate will complement our current expertise in choral music, digital recording, and applied instruction, where we have particular strengths in voice and piano. More information about the School of the Arts, Media + Culture (SAMC) may be found here, and about SAMC Music here.

Trinity Western University is Canada’s premier Christian University of the arts, sciences, and professions.  Recognized for quality, TWU is consistently ranked among the top two universities in Canada for Educational Experience by the National Survey of Student Engagement; holds two Canada Research Chairs; wins National Championships in U Sports; and emphasizes experiential learning to prepare graduates to make a global impact. TWU has been developing leaders of character and competence for more than 50 years. Interested candidates are asked to carefully review the TWU Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant (available here). Successful candidates must be willing to support these statements during their employment at TWU.

All prospective faculty are required to submit the following as part of their online application:

• a cover letter;
• a curriculum vitae;
• verification of doctoral (or terminal) degree;
• signed Statement of Faith and Community Covenant; and
• a document (no more than two pages) which describes how you anticipate your Christian faith would influence your teaching and scholarship if you were a faculty member at TWU.

Please complete the online application available here; only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the university’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law. We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact Isabel Lopez ([email protected]) in the Human Resources Department.

Benefits Of Working At TWU:

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
• Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement.
• Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency.
• Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
• Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
• Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store cafeterias and bookstore, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
• Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account).
• Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.).
• Free employee parking on campus.
• Special community events throughout the year.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
• A positive Christian fellowship environment.

Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.

About Trinity Western University

Established in 1962, Trinity Western University (TWU) is a fully accredited institution and a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada since 1984. Trinity Western offers 42 undergraduate and 19 graduate degree programs. More importantly, lives are changed at TWU through its whole-person, Christ-centred approach to education. With a wide array of programs, TWU equips leaders of character and competence to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

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