Assistant Professor of Music (Music Production, Audio Engineering)
About The Position
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music position in Music Production/Audio Engineering, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will provide high-quality instruction, pursue excellence in research, scholarship, or creative activity, and contribute meaningful service to the University. The role contributes to the missions of teaching, research/scholarship/creative activity, and public service. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in audio/music production, mixing, live sound reinforcement/concert technology, and audio facility/equipment systems maintenance. Other responsibilities include student advising, mentoring, recruitment, and participation in committee and service opportunities within the Department, College, and University. The candidate will conduct research or develop creative products in their areas of specialization.
Requirements
- A master's degree in Audio Engineering, Audio Production, Recording Arts, Music Technology, or a closely related discipline; or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields plus at least six years of full-time professional experience in the recording industry or a related audio field.
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in audio engineering and music industry technologies.
Nice To Haves
- A record of successful teaching and curriculum development in a university environment.
- Professional experience in commercial recording, live sound, post-production, immersive audio, audio systems design, or related areas.
- Evidence of scholarly, creative, or professional achievement appropriate for a tenure-track appointment.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality instruction, including undergraduate courses in audio/music production, mixing, live sound reinforcement/concert technology, and audio facility/equipment systems maintenance.
- Pursue excellence in research, scholarship, or creative activity and conduct research or develop creative products in areas of specialization.
- Contribute to university teaching, research/scholarship/creative activity, and public service missions.
- Advise, mentor, and recruit students.
- Participate in committee and service opportunities within the Department, College, and University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
