Adjunct Faculty MTECH

About the role

The Music Production & Record Arts Program in the Communications & The Arts Department of the School of Liberal Arts at Mercy University seeks a passionate, dedicated, and experienced Music Production instructor.

Responsibilities

• Teach Electronic Music Production I, Electronic Music Production II, Synthesis, Electronic Music Performance, Game Music, and MAX/MSP, as well as other courses commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications in those areas, up to a maximum of three sections per semester.
• Assist with program assessment and development.
• Attend the occasional program, department, or school meeting.

Requirements

• A master’s degree (M. Mus., M.A., M.S., MFA) in Music Production, Music Technology, Studio Composition, or related discipline is required.
• Candidates with a DMA or Ph.D. in Music, with a record of professional accomplishments in Music Production, will also receive consideration.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to excellent and inclusive teaching, working with a diverse population of undergraduate students.
• Experience teaching Electronic Music Production lecture and lab courses to undergraduate students is strongly preferred.
• Professional-level fluency with Ableton Live and a good working knowledge of Pro Tools are required.
• Experience with MAX/MSP and Native Instruments Komplete is a plus.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly with BlackBoard and/or BlackBoard Ultra, as well as teleconferencing software, particularly Zoom and BlackBoard Collaborate, strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong computer and audio engineering skills.

Skills

• Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies.

Benefits

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Electronic applications must include:

• A cover letter
• A current curriculum vitae, including a listing of any scholarly/musical accomplishments
• The names and contact information for at least three references

Pay

N/A

Schedule & Location

The course sections for this position are offered on Monday mornings and afternoons, exclusively at our Dobbs Ferry campus.