Ramapo College of New Jersey
Ramapo College of New Jersey is hiring: Assistant Professor of Music (Production
Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ, United States, 07430
Location : Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300217
Core: Teaching & Learning Core
Department: Contemporary Arts
Opening Date: 10/10/2024
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Description
ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:
Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.
Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.
Posting updated 10/25/24
JOB SUMMARY:
Ramapo College of New Jersey is seeking candidates for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Music Production, starting September 1, 2025. Candidates may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor upon review. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate production courses, contribute to the operation and development of our impressive recording and electronic music studios, and engage in collaboration, artistic work/research, and college service. The candidate will teach and mentor undergraduate students in the Music Program and be comfortable integrating contemporary, popular, and global styles of music into their curriculum. Additionally, the candidate will teach courses in Ramapo's MFA in Creative Music Technology including Thesis during the summer session, and direct the MFA program in rotation with current faculty, sharing responsibility for planning and growth. The candidate should demonstrate a strong record of artistic and professional work and/or academic research, as well as promise for future scholarship, and faculty service to the Program and college. The candidate might teach in additional music fields: music industry, musicianship, musicology/ethnomusicology, performance, education, or music therapy/psychology. The Music Program, with its distinctly contemporary orientation, emphasizes creativity, experiential learning, and professional training in a liberal arts framework. Strong candidates will have a commitment to innovation related to contemporary music practice, performance, and pedagogy. The Program aims to prepare graduates as well rounded, creative, and innovative music professionals.
Examples of Duties
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Application Instructions:
When applying, please include Cover Letter, Resume and Teaching Statement
The Committee will begin reviewing applications on November 18, 2024.
Supplemental Information
EEO Statement:
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.
Ramapo offers a comprehensive benefits package through the State of New Jersey to full-time employees including health care, dental, prescription drug plans, retirement, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300217
Core: Teaching & Learning Core
Department: Contemporary Arts
Opening Date: 10/10/2024
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Description
ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:
Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.
Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.
Posting updated 10/25/24
JOB SUMMARY:
Ramapo College of New Jersey is seeking candidates for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Music Production, starting September 1, 2025. Candidates may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor upon review. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate production courses, contribute to the operation and development of our impressive recording and electronic music studios, and engage in collaboration, artistic work/research, and college service. The candidate will teach and mentor undergraduate students in the Music Program and be comfortable integrating contemporary, popular, and global styles of music into their curriculum. Additionally, the candidate will teach courses in Ramapo's MFA in Creative Music Technology including Thesis during the summer session, and direct the MFA program in rotation with current faculty, sharing responsibility for planning and growth. The candidate should demonstrate a strong record of artistic and professional work and/or academic research, as well as promise for future scholarship, and faculty service to the Program and college. The candidate might teach in additional music fields: music industry, musicianship, musicology/ethnomusicology, performance, education, or music therapy/psychology. The Music Program, with its distinctly contemporary orientation, emphasizes creativity, experiential learning, and professional training in a liberal arts framework. Strong candidates will have a commitment to innovation related to contemporary music practice, performance, and pedagogy. The Program aims to prepare graduates as well rounded, creative, and innovative music professionals.
Examples of Duties
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach production and music technology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels (3 / 3 load) with additional graduate courses being offered in the summer, for additional compensation.
- Collaborate in directing the MFA in Creative Music Technology.
- Share responsibility for the operation and development of the Les Paul Recording Studio and Electronic Music Lab.
- Share responsibility in recruiting and coordinating adjunct instructors.
- Advise and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Develop interdisciplinary, international, and experiential curricula and contribute to Program development.
- Conduct innovative artistic work, and/or scholarly research in creative music technology.
- Engage in faculty service activities, such as committee work with peers, within the college and the broader academic community.
- Assist with outreach and recruitment of students.
- When appropriate, apply for and manage external grants to support the facilities and/or research activities as needed in partnership with the Ramapo office of Grants and Sponsored Programs.
Qualifications
- A doctorate in a field related to music technology or a terminal degree in music technology or production is required by the time of appointment.
- Musical training and expertise in areas such as music production, electronic music, composition, sound design, digital signal processing, analog and digital synthesis, creative coding, instrument design/hardware hacking, acoustic ecology, spatial audio, performance, improvisation, theory, musicology, or ethnomusicology, including performance skills and keyboard proficiency.
- Minimum 2 years undergraduate and/or graduate level teaching experience.
- Professional experience in audio engineering, production, and/or composition/songwriting.
- Proficiency with a broad range of music software and hardware audio systems, including Pro Tools, Max/MSP, Logic Pro, and Ableton Live on Mac systems.
- Fluency with large format recording consoles (SSL) and PA systems, networked audio (DANTE), microphone techniques and outboard equipment.
- Proficiency with interactive coding languages such as Python, Javascript, and Open Frameworks.
- Commitment to innovation, and contemporary practice in the field of music technology, and continuing artistic and scholarly research.
- Ability and interest to teach students with diverse musical backgrounds and with diverse musical interests.
Application Instructions:
When applying, please include Cover Letter, Resume and Teaching Statement
The Committee will begin reviewing applications on November 18, 2024.
Supplemental Information
EEO Statement:
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.
Ramapo offers a comprehensive benefits package through the State of New Jersey to full-time employees including health care, dental, prescription drug plans, retirement, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our