Position Information
Job Title Instructor of Music Technology
FLSA Status Exempt
Posted Salary Range Commensurate with experience.
Employment Status Full Time
Department School of Arts & Sciences
*Job Summary *
Official duties and responsibilities of all faculty members at Alcorn State University include teaching, advising, scholarship, service, and professional activities. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Music Technology and Advanced Music Technology courses, develop curriculum and work with the leadership to enhance the Music Industry offerings at Alcorn State University.
*Knowledge Skills and Abilities *
The selected candidate will have a record of success in Audio Recording.
A record of successful teaching, recruitment and retaining of students.
The candidate will provide evidence of a commitment to working collegially, and collaboratively while demonstrating advanced skills in excellent leadership and communication skills
Essential Job Functions
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to perform on a principal instrument
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach a principal instrument
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach Music Technology
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to operate Finale, or Sibelus Music Software
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to operate Pro Tools and Ableton Live
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to prepare Commercial Music Ensembles
*Qualifications *
Preference will be given to a candidate in Music Technology or Musicology. The applicant must have a minimum of Master's degree in Music Technology, Music Performance , or related music field from a NASM accredited degree program. College Teaching Experienced required.
*Licensing and Certifications *
Pro Tools Licensing Preferred
EEO / ADA Statement
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas Yes
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds Occasionally
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Travel Not Required
Extended Work Hours Not Required
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of ApplicationUnofficial TranscriptsMulti MediaCurriculum VitaeTeaching PhilosophyLetter of Recommendation (Professional)Letter of Recommendation (Personal)Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)A Diversity Statement