Boise State University is hiring: Assistant Teaching Professor, Music Technology

Assistant Teaching Professor, Music Technology or Commercial Music

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Work type: Faculty
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: Media and Arts, Temporary opportunities, College of Arts & Sciences

The Boise State University Department of Music invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Music Technology/Commercial Music. This is a three-year, non-tenure-eligible position with the possibility of renewal as an Assistant Teaching Professor based on demonstrated student need and other relevant factors. We seek a dynamic, multifaceted individual to teach and support our music production/technology courses, the music production certificate, our newly designed Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, and the Bachelor of Music (BM) degrees. Additional duties will be aligned with the applicant's expertise and may include commercial music composition, technical production, or other music courses. We encourage applicants with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds in music technology/commercial music to apply.

Boise State University is the largest university in Idaho, located in a thriving metropolitan area. The Department of Music, housed within the School of the Arts and the College of Arts and Sciences, has approximately 150 majors in the undergraduate and graduate degrees, 21 full-time faculty and 25 adjunct faculty. The workload for this position is 80% teaching (12 credits per semester) and 20% service.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Teach undergraduate music technology classes that support the music production certificate and the BA and BM degrees.
2. Teach additional course(s) based upon candidate’s expertise, such as commercial music composition, technical production, jazz classes, private lessons, or other music courses.
3. Mentor experiential learning activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Substantial experience in the discipline (i.e., experience in music industry, combined experience in industry and teaching, substantial teaching experience at the college/university level).
2. Evidence of activity in music production (e.g., projects, productions, compositions, commercial recordings).
3. Evidence of experience in both live event and recording studio environments.
4. Ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. At least one degree in music.
2. Experience in teaching industry-standard Digital Audio Workstations software.
3. Commercial music performing experience.
4. Ability to compose and arrange in a commercial music setting.
5. Additional area(s) of expertise in music, technology, or the music industry.
6. Certifications relevant to music industry.
7. Technical theatre experience.

Required application materials:

Please complete the online application (including names of 3 references), and in the attachments section, applicants will submit:

1. Cover letter, indicating candidate’s interest and qualifications for this position.
2. CV and/or Resume.
3. 3 pieces of evidence of teaching/mentorship in music production and/or commercial music (e.g., electronic music, sound recording, sound engineering).
4. 3 pieces of evidence of professional activity in music production and/or commercial music (e.g., projects, productions, performance videos, compositions, commercial recordings).

The deadline for application and submission of documents is Saturday, March 1st, 2025.

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Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Salary ranges from $52,000-57,000, depending on experience.

Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boise State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Boise State University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.