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Job Description
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At the College of Arts & Media (CAM), we empower a diverse community of makers, scholars, and innovators to thrive in the rapidly evolving creative industries. Through a dynamic blend of critical inquiry, creative exploration, and real-world engagement, CAM prepares students for lives filled with opportunity, meaning, and purpose. Rooted in community and driven by a spirit of intellectual and artistic freedom, CAM embraces risk-takers, visionaries, and cultural disruptors by providing access to cutting-edge technology, global perspectives, and a nurturing environment where bold ideas flourish. CAM offers top-ranked degrees and programs in Film & Television, Media Forensics, Music & Entertainment, and Visual Arts.
The Music & Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS) Department features some of the best contemporary-focused music industry programs in the country. With about 500 students, MEIS has one of the biggest music business, recording arts, singer/songwriter, and contemporary performance programs in the Western U.S. Our downtown Denver location is perfect for enabling our students to be very involved with the thriving Denver music scene while they are in the program. As one of the only music departments in the country with a contemporary focus, Music & Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS) at CU Denver provides students with the guidance, knowledge, and expertise needed to transform passion for music into a lifelong profession.
This is an ongoing posting for a lecturer pool. There is not a specific recruitment timeframe or hiring timeline. There may or may not be a current need for lecturers in this area. As needs arise, applications in the pool will be reviewed and candidates contacted for interview. The posting will remain open for a maximum of 6 months.
Lecturer appointments are at-will and teaching assignments are determined on a semester by semester basis. Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses offered each term.
Lecturer of Recording Arts (Undergraduate)
What you will do: 100% Teaching
You will teach one or two classes per semester (3-6 credit hours)
As a Lecturer in Recording Arts (Undergraduate), your primary focus will be on inspiring and training the next generation of contemporary musicians. This can include instruction in the following:
- Basics of Audio Production
- Advanced Audio Production
- Mixing Techniques
- Mastering Techniques
- Critical Listening
- Pro-Tools Lab
- Digital Audio Workstation Techniques and application
- Live sound
Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
BA/BS/BM in Music or a related field
Or substitution of tested experience as exemplified by one or more of the following:
- Engineering, mixing, or mastering a recording(s) with a reputable label
- Extensive experience as a reputable studio or live sound engineer
- Evidence of mixing/engineering sound for a national/international tour/festival
- Evidence of recording published/performed by a major artist/publishing/media outlet (i.e. film or TV show) or company
- Two years successful experience teaching at a major university or college in same or similar program
Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master's Degree in Music or a related field
- Experience teaching Music at the college level
