Assistant Professor-Music Education

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The Assistant Professor will serve as the Head of the Music Business Division. 

Screening of applications will begin in November and will continue until the position is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate should hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in music or music business and a master’s degree in either music, the MBA, or other relevant field.  Considerations will be given to candidates with additional certifications/industry experience in related fields (studio management, audio post-production, live sound, marketing, etc.) Preference will be for candidates with professional industry experience and/or collegiate-level teaching experience in commercial music, music business, or entrepreneurship as well as having a creative mindset in navigating the changes occurring in the music industry, including music licensing, distribution, and streaming.  As a Christian university, DBU expects that full-time faculty are committed Christians and a member of a Baptist church.

Applicants should also include the following when completing the employment application:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Three references and their contact information

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities will include managing and/or teaching courses in the music business degree program – courses may include but are not limited to, The Musician as Entrepreneur, History of Commercial Music, Introduction to Music Business, and Music Business Internship.  Depending on the candidate’s credentials and experience, other coursework may also be included.  Additional responsibilities include recruiting and advising students, and various aspects of service to the department and to the university.

WORK SCHEDULE: 

This is a full-time, 12-Month faculty position. 

WORK LOCATION:

• Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ who remains in compliance with the University Commitment of Faith (Click Here to Read), including, but not limited to, believing in the DBU Core Convictions, being an active member of a local church that adheres to the DBU Core Convictions, conducting their lives in accordance with the Christian Code of Conduct, respecting and honoring DBU’s Baptist Heritage, and upholding their lives and teaching in accordance with DBU’s Statement of Human Sexuality.
• Must comply with all applicable University policies, procedures, rules, and standards of conduct as amended from time to time.
• Bachelor's degree or music business and a master's degree in either music, the MBA, or other relevant field