Assistant Professor - Music Technology

About the role

This position will develop and deliver a curriculum that integrates traditional and contemporary music technology methods, materials, and conceptual approaches. The ideal candidate will teach electronic music composition, audio production, and sound design courses; have advanced knowledge of industry-standard software and languages, such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Max/MSP, etc.; and have knowledge of traditional sound design principles, theory, and history. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping a progressive curriculum that spans technical mastery, creative artistry, and cultural context, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and fostering connections with related disciplines such as sound design, film scoring, interactive media, and live event production. The ability to teach in a secondary area – such as music theory, musicianship, musicology, or applied music – would be welcome.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a curriculum integrating traditional and contemporary music technology methods, materials, and conceptual approaches.
• Teach electronic music composition, audio production, and sound design courses.
• Shape a progressive curriculum spanning technical mastery, creative artistry, and cultural context, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Foster connections with related disciplines such as sound design, film scoring, interactive media, and live event production.
• Work to secure funding for electronic‑music and recording facilities and oversee the renovation of the recording studio.
• Ability to teach in a secondary area (e.g., music theory, musicianship, musicology, applied music) is welcome.

Requirements

Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or D.M.A.) in music composition, music technology, or a related field; candidates at the ABD level with exceptional credentials may be considered provided the degree is conferred before appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Substantial record of ongoing research and/or creative practice, including premieres, grants, residencies, and/or similar activities at the national and/or international level.
• Minimum of three years of college‑level teaching experience as the teacher of record, preferably in electronic music or music technology.
• Expertise in contemporary approaches, concepts, and critical issues in electronic music composition and sound design, plus fluency in the discipline’s history.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design, teaching, and instruction for students.
• Advanced communication (verbal, written, interpersonal) and organizational skills.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of industry‑standard software and languages (Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Max/MSP, etc.).
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