Middle Tennessee State University is hiring: Recording Industry (Music Business)

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Recording Industry (Music Business), Tenure-Track Faculty

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Music Business at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.

The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will include teaching selected in-person and online courses for the music business track at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The in-person courses may be offered on the MTSU campus or at another location. The courses cover music industry topics and legal topics such as copyright law, basic contract law, and other legal issues related to the entertainment industry.

Required Education

A doctor of jurisprudence is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants with higher education teaching experience in music business or those with law practice experience related to copyright law, entertainment industry contracts, and legal issues in the entertainment industry will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Application Review Date:

11/16/2024

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.