Assistant Professor, Music Industry Careers (Tenure Eligible)

Job Details

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES: Communication, Excellence, Inclusiveness, Integrity, People.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

Teach courses in commercial music such as Applied Lessons, Theory, Songwriting, Sight-Singing and Ear Training, Arranging and Composition, and American Music. May also include directing a commercial performing ensemble or teaching Music Business courses. Other responsibilities include recruiting, performing, attending concerts, office hours, committees, professional development, and accepting assigned courses in various modalities.

THE DEPARTMENT

Music facilities include performance halls, amphitheater, practice rooms, digital recording studio. 6 full-time and 3 adjunct instructors. All Steinway School.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Commercial Music
• Experience: Professional performance and teaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master’s Degree in Music or Commercial Music
• Experience: Teaching experience at a college or university

SELECTION CRITERIA

Knowledge of commercial music forms, trends, teaching styles, compositional techniques, music business, ADA standards. Ability to teach applied lessons, theory, aural skills; recruit students; perform; collaborate; use technology including Dorico, Reason, Musescore.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Sedentary desk work with occasional field trips. Standard office setting.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, holidays. Tuition-free college courses. Medicare Part A participation.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit materials at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mclennan. Finalists may be asked to perform and present demonstrations.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Online Employment Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Electronic Portfolio
• Copies of College Transcripts