Assistant Professor of Music (Music Production, Audio Engineering)

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Music Production/Audio Engineering.  This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2027.  

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality instruction, pursue excellence in research/scholarship/creative activity, and contribute to meaningful service to the university. 
• Contribute to the missions of teaching, research / scholarship / creative activity, and public service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Audio Engineering, Audio Production, Recording Arts, Music Technology, or a closely related discipline; OR a bachelor's degree in one of these fields plus a minimum of six (6) years of full-time professional experience in the recording industry or related audio field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in audio engineering and music industry technologies.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Record of successful teaching and curriculum development in a university environment. Professional experience in commercial recording, live sound, post-production, immersive audio, audio systems design, or related areas.
• Evidence of scholarly, creative, or professional achievement appropriate for a tenure-track appointment.

The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in audio/music production, mixing, live sound reinforcement/concert technology and audio facility/equipment systems maintenance. Responsibilities also include student advising, mentoring, recruitment and participating in committee/service opportunities within the Department, College and University. The successful candidate will conduct research or develop creative products in their areas of specialization.