Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Music Industry
Troy University
Posted on Friday, September 6, 2024
Position Information
Posting Number | F0923P |
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Position Title | Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Music Industry |
Position Type | Faculty |
Department | Music - Troy |
Division | College of Communication and Fine Arts |
Campus | Troy |
Faculty Rank | |
If Faculty position | 10 Month |
Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? | Tenure Track |
Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
Temporary | No |
Location | Troy - T01 |
Job Summary | Troy University is seeking an energetic, dynamic, outstanding musician/music industry professional to join the John M. Long School of Music faculty. The School of Music is a vital part of a dynamic, global university. The Music Industry program is well-established, and includes multiple, music-focused undergraduate majors and a graduate degree option (MBA – Music Industry Emphasis) in collaboration with the College of Business. The successful candidate will teach core undergraduate and graduate music industry courses selected from commercial music, American popular music, music publishing, music marketing and production and media composition and sound design; assist in overseeing the music industry program (planning, assessment, and development) working in collaboration with faculty colleagues and School of Music administration; serve as an academic advisor for music industry majors and minors; coordinate and supervise student internships; contribute to undergraduate and graduate recruiting and retention; maintain an active national/international professional presence and creative activity profile consistent with the expectations of tenure and promotion; participate in shared governance through service to the School, College, and University. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Required Documents: 1. Cover Letter 2. List of three References 3. Curriculum Vitae 4. Unofficial Transcripts 5. A Portfolio including multiple examples of creative or technical audio production (original compositions, songs, sound design, studio/live recordings, other production content). Please upload a text file with links only. |
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Minimum Qualifications | 1. Masters degree in music or equivalent professional experience. 2. Significant professional experience in more than one of the following areas: Music Publishing and Licensing, Copyright, Record Company Operations, Artist Management, Music in Media, Media Composition, Sound Design, and Marketing. 3. Demonstrated excellence in teaching. 4. Experience and/or understanding of current and emerging practices in digital production, distribution, marketing, and technology. 5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect, empathy, and cultural humility. |
Preferred Qualifications | 1. Terminal degree in music. 2. Significant teaching experience and evidence of an established record of publication/creative activity. 3. Significant experience with recruitment and community outreach. 4. Communication abilities and cross-cultural competencies to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members. 5. Engagement in scholarly/creative activities leading to national visibility and contributing to a university vision of internationalization and interdisciplinary collaboration. |
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility |
Work Hours | As needed. |
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | N/A |
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
Posting Date | 09/05/2024 |
Closing Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions to Applicants | |
Academic Term Position Will Begin | |
Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/40402 |