Adjunct Instructor in Music - Commercial Music (Recording, Engineering, and Producing)

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Position Title Adjunct Instructor in Music - Commercial Music (Recording, Engineering, and Producing) Division College of Arts & Sciences (DIV) Department Music Location Jackson Job Summary

Union University seeks a qualified individual for the position of Adjunct Instructor in Music - Commercial Music (Recording, Engineering, and Producing).

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Memphis and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.

Essential Job Duties

• Teach Recording Engineering, Mixing, Pre and Post-Production Principles and Techniques. Candidate must have the ability to teach ProTools, Logic, mixing control surfaces, and Commercial Music Business principles.
• Courses include:

CMU 210 Commercial Music Theory

CMU 230 ProTools I: Fundamentals

CMU 231 ProTools II: Production

CMU 305 Commercial Music Business

CMU 300/400 Commercial Music Lab

CMU 362 Studio Producing, Mixing & Audio

CMU 462 Advanced Digital Audio Production

CMU 463 Music Mixing and Post Production

CMU 391 Practicum I

CMU 392 Practicum II

Emphasis in: Recording Engineering and Producing Techniques

• Provide direction and supervision for commercial student recording technology practicums as assigned.
• Perform in Faculty and University ensembles as directed.

Other Job Duties Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Music degree in Commercial Music, Music Technology, Studio Producing, Jazz Studies, or M.A. in Worship, and experience teaching college-level music and technology is required. This position also requires the ability to work in a team leadership setting and strong collaborative skills. The candidate must also have the ability to perform in a variety of music styles and venues, such as: classical music (orchestral, choral, and chamber music), popular and rock music styles, Contemporary Worship, and jazz or blues.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. or D.M.A. in Commercial Music, Music Technology, Studio Producing, Jazz Studies, or Worship Studies. Extensive credits recording and mastering in various styles and venues, as well as teaching experience at the college level and/or the commercial industry is also preferred.

Christian Requirement

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Faith, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.

Physical Requirements

The work performed by this position is of a general office/administrative/teaching nature. It requires the ability to operate a computer, and communicate on the telephone and in writing. Work performed does require some walking on campus, extended periods of time sitting, and some daily instances of bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F007P Special Instructions to Applicants

Documents to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Faith
• Faith and Learning Statement
• Philosophy of Teaching

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Media File
• Portfolio
• Other (1)

Supplemental Questions

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