Assistant/Associate Professor of Music Business, Music Industry Program
University of Memphis
https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/42235
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in its Music Business program to begin in August 2025. The Music Business program is a collaborative, multidimensional area housed in the School of Music’s Popular Music Division with audio engineering and popular music and songwriting.
● Oversee the Music Business program, establish a progressive vision for the program, hire qualified part-time faculty, coordinate/develop recruitment activities and special events, and advance innovative curricular initiatives.
● Teaching in the candidate’s areas of expertise, which may include established courses such as artist management, publishing and copyright, music industry contracts, music distribution, entrepreneurship, business communications, concerts and touring, record label operations, music marketing, and management.
● Work with areas across the School of Music, the University, and thecommunity to develop, maintain, and grow interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships.
● Develop courses that advance students in programmatic, departmental, and college goals to ensure students are future-ready.
● Technological proficiency with online/remote learning platforms (e.g.Canvas) and the ability to integrate technology in the classroom
● Contribute to the University of Memphis Popular Music Division’s visibility through engagement in significant professional activities, including maintaining regional, national, and international visibility in creative activity, conference presentations, publications, services to the school/college/university/community, and student mentorship.
The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.
