Lecturer of Music Industry-Live Sound and Event Production
Administration
Posted on Jun 13, 2026
Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | F1069P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Lecturer of Music Industry-Live Sound and Event Production |
| Position Type | Faculty |
| Department | Music - Troy |
| Division | College of Arts and Humanities |
| Campus | Troy |
| Faculty Rank | Lecturer |
| If Faculty position | 10 Month |
| Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? | Non-Tenure Track |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | No |
| Location | Troy - T01 |
| Job Summary | Troy University is seeking an energetic and experienced music industry professional to join the faculty of the John M. Long School of Music faculty. The Music Industry program is well-established, and includes multiple, music focused undergraduate majors as well as a graduate degree option through the MBA- Music Industry Emphasis offered in collaboration with the Sorrell College of Business. The successful candidate will teach courses in live sound, concert production, and related areas while providing technical and production leadership for the American Popular Music Ensemble (POPulus) and other Music Industry program events. This position combines classroom instruction with hands-on experiential learning through real-world concert production and student technical training. Responsibilities include teaching core undergraduate music industry courses, mentoring student production crews, coordinating production logistics for concerts and recruitment events within the School of Music, and serving as lead audio engineer for POPulus performances and other program concerts including Bands, choirs, Jazz Ensemble, and chamber groups. This role will help ensure that program concerts and events are produced at professional industry standards while serving as meaningful training environments for students preparing for careers in live sound, touring, concert production, and event technology; provide leadership in the planning, coordination, and maintenance of live production systems and infrastructure supporting Music Industry program performances and events; mentor student engineers and technical crews while helping students develop the skills, professionalism, and industry awareness necessary for careers in the live entertainment industry. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with music industry program development, supporting student recruitment and outreach activities, mentoring student production teams, and contributing to experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom instruction with real world production environments. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026. 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 three examples of professional work related to live sound, concert production, or audio engineering. Please upload a text file with links only. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | 1. Master’s degree in music, music technology, audio engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 2. Significant professional experience in three or more of the following areas: • Live Sound Engineering • Concert Production • Lighting Design • System Tuning and Alignment • RF Coordination and Wireless System Management • Network Audio Protocols • Equipment Repair and Maintenance • Monitor Engineering • Backline Technician or Instrument Technology 3. Demonstrated professional experience mixing live concerts using modern digital console systems in professional performance environments. 4. Experience and/or understanding of current and emerging practices in digital production technologies and live performance systems. 5. Demonstrated effective written, oral communication, and presentation skills. |
| Preferred Qualifications | 1. Significant professional experience in additional areas such as: • Video engineering and LED wall systems • Live streaming and broadcast audio • Tour management and show advancing • Production rigging and staging • Site operations and concert infrastructure • Integrated control systems • Health and safety compliance for live event environments • Music business and copyright • Career mentorship and student placement 2. Documented successful college or professional teaching experience. 3. Experience mentoring student production teams, technical crews, or interns in live performance environments. 4. Experience coordinating production logistics for concerts, festivals, touring events, or venue operations. 5. Experience with community outreach, recruitment performances, or public concert programming. 6. Engagement in professional, scholarly, or creative activity contributing to the field of music industry or live production. |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | No |
| Work Hours | 40 hour work week |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | N/A |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 06/11/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Academic Term Position Will Begin | |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/47629 |
Reference Letters
Reference Letters
| Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference | |
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| Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu. |
Supplemental Questions
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- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
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- Indeed
- Other employment website (please specify below)
- Employee Referral (please specify below)
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- Please specify:
(Open Ended Question)
- * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
- Not a current Troy University employee
- Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
- Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
- Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
- * Do you have a Master’s degree in music, music technology, audio engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Other Document