Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
0801667
Classification Title
Assistant Professor of Music and Music Industry
Working Title
Department
College Of Arts & Sciences
Department Contact Email
bjump@centralstate.edu
Job Summary/Basic Function
Job Summary:
The Department of Professional Education and Music at Central State
University in Wilberforce, Ohio invites applications for the
position of Assistant Professor of Music and Music Industry. The
ideal candidate will teach courses in music business and music
technology, direct a commercial-music ensemble, advise students on
their academic and career paths, provide applied lessons on their
primary instrument, and engage in recruitment efforts for the music
program. Qualifications for this role include proficiency in music
technology, demonstrated commercial musicianship, and a track
record in musical entrepreneurship.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The selected candidate will demonstrate musical excellence,
fluidity on an instrument or vocals, and a robust understanding of
music business, music technology, and commercial-music performance.
Additionally, he or she will show mastery with emergent
technologies used for teaching, performing, and platforming music.
The successful applicant will possess superior interpersonal
skills, be an expert communicator, and be capable of handling
requests, suggestions, and complaints. Finally, the new Assistant
Professor of Music and Music Industry will be a role model for
students, be committed to academic excellence, and be devoted to
organization, time management, and public relations.
Duties and Responsibilities
If hired, the successful candidate will
·Teach commercial-music classes and ensembles
·Teach music-technology courses
·Participate actively in the music industry
·Collaborate with colleagues on performances, committees, and other
projects
·Evolve with the needs of the department
·Solving problems with creative solutions
·Recruit for the music unit and university
·Handle fluid circumstances and shifting environments
·Manage musicians of varied levels of preparedness and
ability
·Maintain a robust record of research
·Follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the faculty and
administration, as well as the Faculty Handbook
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified applicants should ideally hold a master’s degree in music
technology, or a master’s in music with substantial experience in
music technology and the music industry.
They must possess expert knowledge of Digital Audio Workstations
(DAWs) like Studio One, Logic Pro, or Pro Tools, and be fluent in
techniques such as sequencing, score writing, audio recording,
mixing, and mastering. Candidates should have a demonstrated record
of excellence in commercial-music performance, production, or
composition, and they should have experience in music marketing,
publishing, and networking. Applicants must have an awareness,
appreciation, and commitment to working in a rich, diverse
educational environment.
Significant experience in the following areas is essential
:
·Music technology
·Music business
·Artist promotion
·Commercial-music performance
·Concert production
Additionally, candidates must demonstrate fluency with
remote-teaching technologies and be adept at delivering classes
entirely in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree in music
technology and five years of professional teaching
experience.
The search committee will prioritize applicants who have
demonstrated a record of excellence in the music business, or
alternatively, hold a music-industry bachelor’s degree.
Posting Date
10/09/2024
Closing Date
11/15/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender
background checks. Central State University participates in
E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity
and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the
United States. Central State University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer seeking candidates committed to working in a diverse
environment.
Position Category
Budgeted Annual Salary
Commensurate with experience
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
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