Position Title	Assistant Professor of Music Industry Studies
Tenure Status	Tenure Track
Provide Rank	Assistant Professor
Position Number	016611
Department	School Of Music - 270000

Position Summary Information 

Minimum Qualifications	Terminal degree: PhD, DMA, or Masters in the various areas of Music Industry Studies, which must be completed by July 31, 2025.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)	The Hayes School of Music seeks someone with experience in or documented potential for the following: Demonstrated expertise in music industry as it relates to the concentrations offered in our degree program. Evidence of successful teaching experience at the college/university level. Evidence of active research, creative, or professional experience in the music industry, digital media, or audio technology. Utilizing industry-standard software and technology (e.g., Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Max, DAWs, immersive audio tools) to ensure hands-on learning experiences. Designing and teaching an Undergraduate course in audio production, sound design, immersive media, and/or electronic music production. Developing and refining courses by integrating music technology with business strategies, emphasizing digital transformation, AI in music, streaming economics, interactive media, and data analytics. Engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations within the institution, such as Sustainable Development, Walker College of Business and its International Programs, Office of International Programs, TI Center for Entrepreneurship, or other programs and colleges, depending on the candidate’s areas of expertise.
License/Certification Required
Description of the Department or Unit	HAYES SCHOOL OF MUSIC: The Hayes School of Music consists of 423 music students and 54 full-time faculty and offers undergraduate degrees in music education, music therapy, music industry studies and music performance with concentrations in instrumental or vocal performance, music theory/composition and sacred music. Graduate degrees are offered in music therapy and music performance with concentrations in instrumental or vocal performance, music theory/composition and conducting. The Hayes School of Music prepares musicians for professional lives as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, conductors, scholars, and music industry professionals, ensuring the next generation of musical leadership for the state, region, and nation. The Hayes School of Music is committed to ensuring that its graduates are equipped to succeed in an innovative and multicultural world. Details about department programs and faculty/staff can be found here. The Hayes School of Music is generously supported by the Hayes Endowment for Musical Excellence. Appalachian State University is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Additional information is located at music.appstate.edu The Bachelor of Science in Music Industry Studies with a minor in General Business prepares students for diverse careers in the $28.6 billion music industry(2023) by fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and emphasizing experiential learning. Students audition on a primary instrument or voice and interview for acceptance into the program of study. The coursework includes music performance and ensembles, academic skills in music, and professional courses focused on the music industry. The program requires a one-semester internship. Combining foundational knowledge in both music and business, the program equips students to advance music-making within a business context. Graduates pursue careers in Recording Arts, Live Sound Production, Music Publishers, Designing & Selling Musical Instruments, Record Label Management, Work with Orchestra/University/non-profit, and Artist Management. The program offers three concentrations: Marketing and Promotion, which prepares students for artist management, concert and venue management, entertainment law, and non-profit work, often attracting aspiring musicians seeking industry insight; Recording and Production, where students learn to capture and engineer music creatively using state-of-the-art studio equipment, preparing for careers in recording studios, live sound engineering, and emerging fields in recorded music; and Manufacturing and Merchandising, ideal for those passionate about musical instruments, leading to careers in retail, instrument design, and manufacturing at both entrepreneurial and corporate levels. The Erneston Music Library, located in the Broyhill Music Center, supports the curriculum of the Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music and the University and contains books, scores, and recordings. In addition, the Special Collections Research Center in Belk Library includes a growing collection of rare book and manuscript materials relating to classical music. Highlights of the collection include the scores of conductor Hans Schwieger, the original manuscripts of composer Tui St. George Tucker, and the Matanya Ophee Collection, one of the largest collections of 19th-century guitar music in the world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	A potential semester course load could include Introduction to Music Industry Studies, Music Marketing, Music Merchandise and Entrepreneurship, Music Management, Professional Development Seminar, and Musician as an Entrepreneur. Partner with industry professionals, record labels, publishers, and entertainment companies to create networking and internship opportunities. Contribute to the Music Industry Studies program’s growth and strategic direction and assist with program assessment, accreditation, and curriculum development to maintain industry relevance. Organize guest lectures, workshops, and industry panels to connect students with professionals. In coordination with MIS faculty, advise a portion of the Music Industry Studies students on career pathways, including roles in music management, marketing, publishing, entrepreneurship, audio engineering, live sound, and venue management, as well as coordinate and supervise student internships with industry partners. Participate fully in the responsibilities of faculty membership, including student mentoring, curriculum development and assessment, service activities, meeting attendance, timely communications, advising, and recruitment. Engage in research, creative, or professional activities in the music industry, digital media, or audio technology. In the Hayes School of Music, full-time tenure-eligible or tenured faculty members are expected to teach 24 full-time equivalent hours (FTEs) per academic year. A faculty member may request up to 6 FTEs annually for extensive scholarly or creative activity.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Appointment Type	1.0
Number Of Months Per Year	9
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Proposed Date of Hire	08/11/2025
Suggested Salary Range	Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:	ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)
ABD Description	ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants	For a complete application, please apply and submit all of the following documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s job board: Cover letter/letter of interest addressing the position description, qualifications, and experience Curriculum vitae List five (minimum) professional references, including contact information and email Applicants selected for interviews may be asked to submit a portfolio of recent (within the last five years) applicable professional or research materials at a later date. Please note this position is based on enrollment and subject to available funding.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires	The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires	The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date	03/06/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	04/01/2025
Search Chair Name	Scott Wynne
Search Chair Email	wynnesd@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49973
Posting Number	FA00497P

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References with Contact Information

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Music and Critical Data Studies

University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF10207

The University of California, Los Angeles seeks to make an interdisciplinary tenure-track hire in Music and Critical Data Studies to support programs in Musicology and Music Industry. The position will be split between the Department of Musicology and the Interdepartmental Degree Program (IDP) in Music Industry, with the primary appointment residing in the Department of Musicology.

This search is not limited by region or historical period, and is sponsored by DataX, a campus-wide initiative to improve data science and critical data studies by strengthening our robust, diverse and cross-disciplinary community of scholars. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a research-oriented discipline such as, but not limited to, music studies (in its broadest sense); history of science; STS; global studies; digital humanities; critical art practice; economics; law; and/or data science.

Candidates whose work or practice brings critical intersectional perspectives to discourses around music and data (broadly construed); political, social, or environmental justice; community engaged research; or digital methods in archival research, are especially invited to apply. The department and IDP are seeking an outstanding candidate with the potential for exceptional research, excellence in teaching, and also a clear commitment to the department's connection to the community, enhancing the diversity of the faculty, graduate student population, and of the majors in both Musicology and Music Industry (understood globally).

The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California; maintain the excellence of the University; and offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. UCLA has programs to assist in partner employment, childcare, schooling, and other family concerns.

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, bullying and other demeaning behavior, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment as well as a commitment to addressing all forms of academic misconduct, UCLA conducts targeted employment reference checks for finalists to whom departments or other hiring units would like to extend formal offers of appointment into Academic Senate faculty positions. The targeted employment reference checks involve contacting the finalists' current and prior places of employment to ask whether there have been substantiated findings of misconduct that would violate the University's Faculty Code of Conduct. To implement this process, UCLA requires all applicants for Academic Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled "Authorization to Release Information" into RECRUIT as part of their application. If the applicant does not include the signed authorization to release information with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete. As with any incomplete application, the application will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists (i.e., those to whom the department or other hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer) considered for Academic Senate faculty positions will be subject to targeted employment reference checks.

To ensure full consideration, all materials must be submitted tohttps://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10207 by April 11, 2025.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6065391

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy,https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction

TROY UNIVERSITY is a comprehensive public institution serving more than 18,000 students worldwide at four campuses in Alabama, multiple sites throughout the United States, multiple international locations, and through an extensive online learning program.

Troy University is currently accepting applications for the following positions: 

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Music Industry – Music: Troy, AL

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in music or equivalent professional experience.

• 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.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

• Experience and/or understanding of current and emerging practices in digital production, distribution, marketing, and technology.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect, empathy, and cultural humility.

Please visit our website at www.troyuniversityjobs.com for further details and information on how to apply.  Troy University is an EEO/AA employer.

The Management Department at Missouri State University seeks to fill one Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) position starting in August 2025.

Area of Specialization: Entertainment Management

Primary Job Duties: The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate-level entertainment management courses; secondary teaching assignments in management-related classes (e.g., Principles of Management) may be at the undergraduate or graduate level. The standard teaching load is 12 hours per semester (four courses). Candidates will also support the success of our Entertainment Management Association, one of the College's signature student organizations, serve as an ex officio member of the Entertainment Management (Alumni) Advisory Council, and meet university service requirements. All candidates must be committed to working for the professional success of all students.

Minimum Qualifications: Successful candidates will hold a Doctorate in Management or Business Administration with an emphasis in Entertainment Management or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution, or a master's degree in business from an AACSB- accredited institution and have 6+ years of significant experience, including leadership role(s), in the entertainment industry or a closely related field. Candidates must have experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels and must be committed to working for the professional success of all students.

Applications must include the following: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy, 5) Unofficial Transcripts, and 6) contact information for 3-5 professional references (submit reference information under "Other Documents-1”). Complete applications will ONLY be accepted online through this link.

Missouri State University is located in Springfield, Missouri, the state's third-largest city and the gateway to the colorful Ozarks. The area offers a high quality of life, featuring abundant recreational opportunities and an attractive cost of living. Missouri State University's College of Business is the largest in the region. In addition to housing the Masters in Health Administration program, the Management Department also oversees undergraduate majors in Entertainment Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Business, and Management & Leadership, and supports the Masters in Business Administration program.

Note: This position is also listed at the Instructor (non-tenure-track) level. Qualifications vary by position, and applicants should apply to the appropriate level. Only one position will be filled. More information about our alternative listing is available through this link.

Review of applications will begin on March 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment will require a criminal background check at the University's expense.

Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution.
Address inquiries to Dr. Kanu Priya, Search Committee Chair, at KanuPriya@MissouriState.edu

The Management Department at Missouri State University seeks to fill one Instructor (non tenure-track) position starting in August 2025.  

Area of Specialization: Entertainment Management 

Primary Job Duties: The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate-level  entertainment management courses; secondary teaching assignments in management-related  classes (e.g., Principles of Management) may be at the undergraduate or graduate level. The  standard teaching load is 12 hours per semester (four courses). Candidates will also support the  success of our Entertainment Management Association, one of the College's signature student  organizations, serve as an ex officio member of the Entertainment Management (Alumni)  Advisory Council, and meet university service requirements. All candidates must be committed  to working for the professional success of all students.  

Minimum Qualifications: Successful candidates will hold a master's degree in business,  entertainment management, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution and  have 3+ years of significant experience in the entertainment industry or a closely related field.  Candidates must have experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels and must be committed to working for the professional success of all students. 

Applications must include the following: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) Evidence of  Teaching Effectiveness, 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy, 5) Unofficial Transcripts, and 6)  contact information for 3-5 professional references (submit reference information under "Other  Documents-1”). Complete applications will ONLY be accepted online through this link. 

Missouri State University is located in Springfield, Missouri, the state's third-largest city and the  gateway to the colorful Ozarks. The area offers a high quality of life, featuring abundant  recreational opportunities and an attractive cost of living. Missouri State University's College of  Business is the largest in the region. In addition to housing the Masters in Health Administration  program, the Management Department also oversees undergraduate majors in Entertainment  Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Business, and  Management & Leadership, and supports the Masters in Business Administration program. 

Note: This position is also listed at the Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) level.  Qualifications vary by position, and applicants should apply to the appropriate level. Only one  position will be filled. More information about our alternative listing is available through this link. 

Review of applications will begin on March 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.  Employment will require a criminal background check at the University's expense.  

Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution.  Address inquiries to Dr. Kanu Priya, Search Committee Chair, at KanuPriya@MissouriState.edu

The Audio Engineering Technology department in the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2025.

Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate audio engineering and production courses specifically oriented toward live event sound reinforcement, live broadcast workflows, and audio networking. Familiarity with video game sound design, streaming technologies, and studio production background is also desired. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service. Ph.D., M.F.A, or progress toward a terminal degree is preferred; teaching experience is strongly preferred. As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu.

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;

• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;

• Be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish

During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and prepare a one-page essay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices inform your support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching, research, and service philosophy.

Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching. As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of character, wisdom and a transformational mindset. With more than 130 areas of undergraduate study, 29 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.

Review of applications will begin immediately/on January 8, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Institution: Northeastern University

Job name: Dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design

Location: Boston, MA 02115

 

Northeastern University seeks a leader of vision, accomplishment, creative and intellectual breadth, and entrepreneurial capacity to serve as the next Dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD).

With its six academic schools and departments – architecture, art + design, communication studies, journalism, music, and theatre – and multiple research centers and labs, CAMD is a vibrant community of creators, educators, innovators, and researchers dedicated to expanding human potential. CAMD’s approach is to integrate human experience with cutting-edge advancements in technology, data, and emerging media to innovate creative industries, inform and develop new kinds of scholarship, art, and practice, and solve the challenges of the future.

Reporting to the university’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the dean will play a leadership role in activating the college’s presence and engagement across Northeastern’s global network of campuses.

The dean will advance the distinctiveness, reputation, and impact of the college and the university and will be responsible for:

• Guiding the college’s academic direction and integrity
• Overseeing the recruitment and development of faculty and staff employees and supporting them in their work
• Continuing the college’s innovation in curriculum, pedagogy, and programs
• Generating resources to advance its mission
• Fostering a sense of belonging within and beyond the college
• Directing its fiscal and operational activities

 

The College of Arts, Media and Design has established itself as a vibrant community of creators, communicators, designers, and scholars working together to harness data and emerging technologies to advance human potential and solve the challenges of the future. Housed in a remarkably innovative university, CAMD is well placed to advance the leading edge in how creative endeavors and emerging technologies such as AI inter-relate.

In its education, research, creative, and community impact, CAMD’s faculty aim to transform the academic and research landscape of its disciplines through interdisciplinary collaborations, based on four foundational pillars: Design for Experience; Communication for the Future; Creativity for Innovation; and Technology and New Media.

CAMD leverages Northeastern’s distinctive strengths, attributes, and energy. The university’s unique value proposition is grounded in several key tenets: an experiential education that prepares graduates to thrive in a technology-driven world; a global network of campuses and partners for students and faculty to leverage for learning and research; a deep investment in lifelong and experiential learning; pedagogical innovation; and a highly collaborative, partner-fueled research enterprise focused on high-impact solutions.

 

Qualifications

Northeastern University seeks a dean who possesses unquestioned integrity and exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, a leader with the ability to inspire and align constituents and to leverage the college’s and the university’s strengths. The dean will be a tireless and resourceful champion for the college and for the fields of arts, media, and design as well as a committed teacher-scholar and/or practitioner who values and supports faculty development and appreciates the full range of methods of inquiry, forms of research, and approaches to pedagogy represented in the college.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for the virtues of education, research, and practice in media, design, and the arts in the twenty-first century who can imagine their reinvention in the dynamic, trans-disciplinary, entrepreneurial, and globalizing environment of a university committed to innovation and impact. They will be deeply supportive of faculty research and creativity and will promote collaboration across boundaries. This candidate will understand how to position CAMD to contribute to and derive value from Northeastern’s mission: “to solve the world’s hardest problems and to prepare students for lives of accomplishment.” And, crucially, they will have the strategic capacity, collaboration and communication skills, and ability to execute initiatives necessary to succeed in Northeastern’s fluid, fast-paced, innovative, and results-driven environment.

Candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to initiatives that promote a sense of belonging for all and must show strong evidence of visionary leadership, innovative and entrepreneurial action, administrative and fundraising acumen, and the ability to foster an environment of growth, intellectual development for students, faculty, and staff, collegiality, and respect.  Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively within Northeastern’s shared-governance practices on the basis of a management style that builds confidence, promotes teamwork, enhances creativity and collaboration, and builds consensus.

Qualified candidates will have an earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in their academic field and a distinguished record of accomplishment as a scholar, educator, creator, and/or practitioner appropriate for appointment as a tenured full professor at Northeastern University in one of the academic departments or schools of the college.

More information about the position can be found here.

Application Instructions

Northeastern University has engaged Opus Partners to assist with this international recruitment. Craig Smith, Senior Partner, and Abigail Maynard, Managing Associate, are leading the search.

To seek additional information, nominate qualified candidates, or to apply, please email Abigail Maynard: abigail.maynard@opuspartners.net.

An application should include a CV and cover letter. Letters should highlight relevant experience, explain interest and motivation, and describe an initial vision for leading the College of Arts, Media and Design. Northeastern University values fostering a sense of belonging among students, faculty, and staff and will seek a leader who is committed to promoting a sense of inclusion and belonging in leading CAMD. We encourage candidates to describe initiatives and accomplishments they have led or participated in that have lowered barriers to and increased participation for all and to address how they might advance a sense of belonging as the Dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design. Review of applications will begin February 10, 2025 and will continue until the university concludes the search.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Description

The Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts at the University of Oklahoma seeks applicants for a Renewable Term Assistant Professor of Arts Management/Entrepreneurship with a starting date of August 16, 2025.  The College of Fine Arts encourages applications from all interested and qualified parties.  More information about the program can be found on our website at www.ou.edu/finearts/ame

The successful candidate will teach 3 courses per semester (Fall and Spring) selected from the OU Online MA in Arts Management, in-person courses in our Arts Management & Entrepreneurship Minor and/or our Graduate Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship.  We seek a generalist who would be able to teach any of our core courses.  The College of Fine Arts faculty are also expected to participate in functions such as advisement, liaising with internship sites, serving on committees, participating in recruitment and retention, and other activities as assigned as well as maintain a track record of creative and/or research activities.

The Online MA in Arts Management Arts, Graduate Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship, and Arts Management and Entrepreneurship (AME) Undergraduate Minor, at the University of Oklahoma, are programs designed for students interested in building a career in the arts in an exciting and ever-changing marketplace.

OU is a renowned national-R1 university and has a strong alumni network.  The Arts Management & Entrepreneurship Unit is comprised of 13 full and part time faculty with expected enrollment of 100 students in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Qualifications

Required:

  - MA/MFA in Arts Administration

  - Professional experience in arts management

  - Ability to teach courses in arts management at all levels

  - A significant professional profile as an arts manager, administrator, or consultant

  - A track record of creative and research activities that can include but is not limited to publications, conference presentations, curating exhibitions, directing or performing at or with a nationally recognized arts organization, service on an arts board (as officer or general board member), etc.

Preferred

  - Ph.D or D.M.A. preferred

  - Online teaching experience

  - Related areas of special interest in Theatre or Museum Management, the Arts Business, or Artist Management

Application Instructions

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, current C.V., and contact information for three professional references to http://apply.interfolio.com/  The cover letter may address examples of the candidate's approach to teaching, research, service, and graduate student mentorship.  Additional materials may be requested at a later date.  The search will remain open until filled.

Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair:

Dr. Stan Renard, Associate Dean & Coordinator of Arts Management & Entrepreneurship Program

    University of Oklahoma

    stan.renard@ou.edu

Samford University
School of the Arts
Division of Music
Assistant Professor, Piano (Jazz)

(9-month, Tenure-Track)

December 13, 2024

Samford University’s School of the Arts Division of Music invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Piano, beginning August 2025. This tenure-track full-time faculty position is a 9-month appointment.

The School of the Arts is a community of artists and designers working together in music, theatre and dance, art and design, architecture and interior design, and Christian ministry. The Division of Music, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1956, offers the following degrees: bachelor of music (instrumental, vocal, piano, and organ performance, music and worship, composition, piano performance and pedagogy), bachelor of music education (vocal-choral, instrumental), bachelor of arts (music, commercial music [including concentrations in music industry, music production, performance, and songwriting] and worship leadership [including concentrations in ministry, songwriting for worship, and worship production]), bachelor of science in music, master of music (church music, piano performance and pedagogy, vocal performance, instrumental performance), and master of music education.

For more information, see the Division of Music’s web page: https://www.samford.edu/arts/music/

Qualifications

Qualified candidates are required to hold a minimum of a master’s degree in piano performance, jazz studies, or related field from an institutionally accredited university (or equivalent). Candidates should demonstrate evidence of excellent teaching skills; stylistic fluency in jazz, with additional competencies in commercial, and/or worship music; expertise in piano, and extensive performance experience.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching applied piano to undergraduate and graduate students, including both majors and elective students in programs ranging from piano pedagogy and performance to commercial music; maintaining national prominence as a teacher/performer; fulfilling teaching assignments in related areas and as assigned by the Chair of the Division of Music; maintaining creative/scholarly and service contributions as a faculty member; and actively recruiting students to the University.

The primary teaching load will be in applied piano. This position may include additional teaching assignments based on candidate strengths and school needs, including, but not limited to, piano pedagogy courses, class piano, keyboard harmony, ensemble coaching/directing, collaborative performance, and other responsibilities related to keyboard studies, commercial music, and worship. A commitment to academic excellence in pedagogy and artistry is expected, along with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

Application

Review of applications will begin January 6, 2024, and applications will be accepted until February 7, 2025.

Please submit one PDF file comprising: a letter of interest; a complete curriculum vitae; links to no fewer than three video recordings of recent continuous live performances from the past year (additional materials may be requested by the committee, if needed); an application for faculty position, and a faculty applicant Christian mission statement.

Salary is dependent upon academic qualifications, professional experience, and previous academic teaching experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position.

“Application for Faculty Position” can be found at:

(https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf)

“Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement” can be found at:

(https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/academic-affairs/Faculty-Applicant-Christian-Mission-Statement.docx).

Please submit all materials in PDF format to:

FACAPP@samford.edu

Subject: Piano Search

For questions about the position contact:

Dr. Cindy St. Clair, Chair
Piano Search, School of the Arts, Division of Music
Samford University
Phone: 205-726-2501
cbsander@samford.edu

About Samford University

Samford University (www.samford.edu) is a leading nationally ranked Christian University. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87th oldest institution in the U.S. and the largest privately supported and fully accredited institution for higher learning in Alabama. Located in the Birmingham, Alabama, suburb of Homewood, with 425 full-time faculty and more than 6,100 students representing 45 states and 16 countries, Samford is ranked #2 in the nation for student character development and #8 in the nation for the quality of career preparation provided to students as listed in The Wall Street Journal (2025). The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package. Samford University and the School of the Arts embrace diversity in their faculty, students, and staff and encourage applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.

In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments, the University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, religion, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law applicable to the University, in its education policies, programs, and activities, in its admissions policies, in employment policies and practices, and all other areas of the University. As a faith-based institution, the University is exempted from certain laws and regulations concerning discrimination.

Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, is actively seeking applicants for the Chair position within its esteemed Professional Writing and Music Technology division.

As one of the globe's leading independent music colleges, Berklee stands as a pinnacle institution dedicated to the exploration and advancement of contemporary music. At Berklee, a vibrant community thrives, of exceptionally talented and diverse students, revered faculty members, over 500 committed staff, and a network of accomplished alumni. Berklee's commitment to arts education is reflected in the work of its students, faculty, and alumni - who have been recognized with 332 Grammy Awards, 118 Latin Grammy Awards, 31 Emmy Awards, 7 Academy Awards, and 11 Tony Awards.

Renowned for pioneering contemporary music education, Berklee established the inaugural college-level songwriting major in 1987. Since then, the institution has remained at the forefront of evolving and refining the study of songcraft, consistently pushing boundaries and innovating within the field. The Songwriting Department boasts a distinguished faculty of thirty-one globally recognized experts. Their collective mission extends beyond teaching songwriting; it’s about nurturing a holistic skill set, weaving together the threads of creativity and technique.

This department is responsible for shaping the educational path of 430 majors, as well as students from other disciplines who view songwriting as a supplementary area of study. The meticulously designed curriculum caters to the multifaceted nature of songwriting across five distinct focal points. Beyond these concentrations, students delve into various facets of songwriting, exploring creativity, the business side of the craft, utilization of music technologies, emerging trends in the field, industry strategies, and the critical examination of renowned songwriters. Moreover, the curriculum places a significant emphasis on situating songs within their cultural, social, and historical contexts. In addition to the major, the department also oversees the Music Theater Writing Minor and offers several summer programs.

The department also manages and promotes an array of events for songwriters who wish to perform original songs, writer camps, screenings with industry professionals, master classes and clinics with influential songwriters, and industry trips to music hubs like Nashville, Miami, NYC, and Los Angeles.

The role of Chair within the Songwriting Department at Berklee College of Music embodies a pivotal leadership position accountable to the Dean of PW+MT. This position assumes a multifaceted responsibility encompassing administrative leadership, curriculum innovation, faculty oversight, student guidance, and the cultivation of an engaging learning environment.

The Chair must possess excellent interpersonal, managerial, and organizational skills to navigate a large and complex academic setting. Collaborating closely with the Dean, this role involves fostering alliances with both internal and external stakeholders while adeptly managing the varied demands of senior leadership, faculty members, and students.

The ideal candidate demonstrates an established track record of high-level professional songwriting achievements. They exhibit a deep comprehension of the workings of the music industry, coupled with a proactive approach and a collaborative mindset. Essential qualities include strong collegiality, a positive demeanor, and a readiness to align with Berklee's aspirations concerning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. A steadfast dedication to fostering student experiences, faculty development, and displaying strong initiative are imperative traits for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Chair is responsible for a variety of administrative and management duties, including but not limited to:

● Representing the department and division as an administrative leader on- and off-campus

● Engaging in the administrative aspects of the department and college

● Collaborate with the Dean and provide strategic leadership for departmental

development and curriculum management.

● Advising on curricular technology and pedagogical practices

● Advising students on academics and career planning, in addition to resolving a widerange of student matters

● Participating in the hiring, mentoring, and performance evaluation of faculty and staff

● Developing, planning, and attending department events, weekly seminars, and guest artist visits that enhance the student experience

● Attending outreach events and liaising with prospective students to increase awareness of the Songwriting Department and educational opportunities

● Serving on the Academic Leadership Council, divisional, departmental, and other committees as needed

● Teaching (typically 1 course per semester)

● Maintain high standards of integrity in the conduct of duties

● Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

● Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience

● Comprehensive knowledge of songwriting, music production, and performance within the music industry

● Demonstrated credit history as a non-featured artist in songwriting, producing, or as a music executive in support of songwriters/producers/artists

● Thorough knowledge of the music business, its practices, technologies, and evolving trends

● Proficiency in general business operations, inclusive of administration, project management, strategic planning, talent acquisition, and financial management

● Working knowledge of higher education structures and systems

● Willingness to modulate leadership style to complement the the dept and division

● Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and verbal/writing communication skills

● Extremely organized with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities/projects and meet deadlines

● Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in prior employment opportunities, and to supporting a diverse workplace with a multicultural, multinational faculty and student body

This is a 12-month administrative position. Initial appointment is for three years.

SUBMISSION PROCESS: Electronic applications only. Please submit the following materials in PDF or Word format at berklee.edu/jobs. All application materials can be combined as one file and uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section.

Candidates should submit:

● Letter of Application

● Current resume or CV

● Names and contact information for at least three (3) references

● Links to websites or online resources with representative samples of your work

APPLICATION REVIEW and DEADLINE

1) Incomplete applications will not be considered.

2) The position will remain open for applications until filled.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.

Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.