Instructor or Assistant Professor of Music Industries & Production

Southern Oregon University

97d • $55,530 - $58,930

About The Position

The College of Arts & Humanities at Southern Oregon University (SOU) seeks qualified candidates for a full-time faculty position in Music Industry & Production, beginning Fall 2026. This position may be filled as either a non-tenure-track Instructor or a tenure-track Assistant Professor. It is a nine-month, renewable, benefits-eligible appointment. The Music Department offers two majors, Music and Music Industry & Production, with approximately 70 students, as well as several certificate pathways and ensembles open to non-majors. Housed in the College of Arts & Humanities and closely associated with the Oregon Center for the Arts, the department produces more than 100 events annually, including the renowned Tutunov Piano Series. The Music Industry & Production program is among the newest and fastest-growing majors at SOU, with opportunities to collaborate across campus with programs such as SOU’s nationally recognized Theatre program and its Top 30 ranked film school.

Requirements

• For Instructor appointment: Master's degree in Music or equivalent from an accredited institution and industry experience.
• For Assistant Professor appointment: Terminal degree in the discipline taught, or ABD, from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of experience teaching in higher education.
• Demonstrate effective teaching and mentorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial music, sound design, music recording, music technology, music entrepreneurship, and/or other non-traditional career models.
• Mastery of a woodwind instrument.
• Ability to recruit students and build strong relationships with regional music educators.

Responsibilities

• Teach in multiple areas such as Music Industry, Entrepreneurship, Music in Gaming, Music in Film, Commercial Music, and/or Popular Music Ensembles.
• Coach instrumental commercial and/or chamber music ensembles.
• Offer individual instruction in the candidate’s applied area (woodwinds preferred).
• Participate in scholarly and/or creative activities, including formal research.
• Engage in departmental service and university service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Strong culture of shared-governance.
• Strong faculty union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree