Assistant Professor of Media Science

Position Overview

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong record of accomplishment and demonstrated expertise in contemporary/popular music production, recording, and songwriting.
• Significant experience and track record with modern production/studio techniques.
• Experience with a variety of DAWs.
• Experience writing/collaborating across genres.
• Experience with live performance.
• A strong and significant record of accomplishment and entrepreneurial activity in popular music.
• Experience in curricular development.

The compensation is competitive.

Principal Duties

• Running both on-campus and online graduate programs.
• Teaching and/or administering courses related to contemporary/popular music production.
• Managing all program-related curricular and logistical matters.
• Participating in:
  • Auditions
  • Juries
  • Recruiting activities
  • Service activities
  • Academic committees

Qualifications

Educational Background

• A Master’s Degree (or higher) in music/media scoring, production, or related field is required.

Professional Experience

• Substantial national and/or international credits as a producer, songwriter, or composer within the popular music industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in contemporary/popular music production, with a proven track record in Latin American popular music and media.
• Demonstrated expertise in composing and producing music for various media, including:
  • Film
  • Television
  • Interactive platforms
• Experience with live performance and sound engineering.

Technical Proficiency

• Extensive experience in music technology, including advanced skills in professional DAWs such as:
  • Pro Tools
  • Logic Pro
  • Ableton Live
• Proficiency in creating music and sound design for interactive media, including:
  • Video games
  • VR/AR experiences
  • Other emerging platforms
• Experience building courseware in a Learning Management System (LMS) such as:
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard

Teaching and Mentorship

• Significant experience teaching graduate, undergraduate, and non-traditional students at the collegiate level, both in-person and online.
• Demonstrated success in:
  • Curricular development
  • Implementation
  • Student mentorship
• Particularly in guiding students through real-world, industry-facing projects.