Assistant Professor - Music

Hamline University • Saint Paul, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hamline University's Division of Arts is seeking a collaborative musician-educator for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music position. This role is designed for a versatile performer and technologist comfortable with diverse musical styles and genres, contributing to an innovative curriculum that blends music production and performance. The successful candidate will join a faculty dedicated to a holistic approach to modern music-making, teaching in areas such as history/culture, performance, digital music technologies, and directing an ensemble. The position requires a performance specialty (vocal, strings, wood/brasswind, or piano) and experience in both live performance and studio production.

Requirements

• Terminal Degree: PhD, DMA, or MFA in Music (Performance, Composition, Music Production, or other relevant specialty) from an accredited college or university, or completed ABD by July 31, 2027.
• Performance: Active performer at the professional level.
• Music Technology: Competent skills in DAWs (strong preference for Logic Pro) and a foundation in audio hardware (signal flow, interfaces, experience with microphone use as part of live performance and music recording).
• Classroom Teaching Experience: A proven record of successful classroom teaching at the high school or collegiate level, minimum 5 years.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team, academic or professional, and contribute to a shared vision and mission.
• Community-oriented: Professional or pedagogical work connecting with diverse communities outside of academia.
• Ensemble Leadership: Experience building, maintaining, and directing traditional or contemporary ensembles.
• Professional Portfolio: Evidence of commitment to ongoing creative activity as a performer, sound designer/composer, and/or producer.
• Interdisciplinary Interest: Experience working across genres, collaborations across disciplines, theater, digital media, creative writing, as well as subjects outside of the arts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Logic Pro software.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Teaching: Contribute to teaching core curriculum of the Music Production Major, including contemporary and traditional music history and theory, composition/song-writing, digital technology, and performance courses.
• Ensemble Direction: Direct/conduct one or more ensembles such as choir, orchestra, band, jazz band, or a modern/hybrid pop/acoustic/electronic orchestra.
• Software and Technology Instruction: Teach courses integrating digital music technology (preferably Logic Pro) with practical instruction in gain staging, foundational audio engineering, and basic audio and MIDI editing and programming.
• Program Support: Participate in curricular development, assessment, recruitment, and departmental service as a member of the music faculty team.
• OPTIONAL Performance Instruction: Provide studio instruction in primary area (vocal, instrumental or composition), focusing on technical development, inclusive repertoire, and applications in traditional and contemporary performance settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree