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adjunct/Associate Professor of Music Business, Music Industry Program:University of MemphisJob description:adjunct/Associate Professor of Music Business, Music Industry Program
Posting DetailsPosting InformationPosting Number: FAE1861 Advertised Title: adjunct/Associate Professor of Music Business, Music Industry Program Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number: 001857 Job Category: Full-Time Faculty Department: School of Music Position Summary: The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis invites applications for a tenure-track adjunct or associate professor in its Music Business program to begin in August 2025. The Music Business program is a collaborative, multidimensional area housed in the School of Music's Popular Music Division with audio engineering and popular music and songwriting. ? supervise the Music Business program, establish a progressive vision for the program, hire qualified part-time faculty, coordinate/develop recruitment activities and special events, and advance innovative curricular initiatives. ? Teaching in the candidate's areas of skills, which may include established courses such as artist management, publishing and copyright, music industry contracts, music distribution, entrepreneurship, business communications, concerts and touring, record label operations, music marketing, and management. ? Work with areas across the School of Music, the University, and the community to develop, maintain, and grow interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships. ? Develop courses that advance students in programmatic, departmental, and college goals to ensure students are future-ready. ? Technological proficiency with online/remote learning platforms (e.g. Canvas) and the capability to integrate technology in the classroom ? Contribute to the University of Memphis Popular Music Division's visibility through engagement in significant professional activities, including maintaining regional, national, and international visibility in creative activity, conference presentations, publications, services to the school/college/university/community, and student mentorship. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified candidates to apply for this position. Appointment will be located on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, discapability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: ? Master's degree in music or a field related to music business. ? Significant practice and success in the music and creative industries on a national/international level. ? Demonstrated expertise of methodologies, developments, emerging and current trends within the industry. ? Evidence of prior teaching practice and student successes is preferred. ? A strong interest in and practice with community engagement, music entrepreneurship, music leadership abilities, and/or other nontraditional career models is desirable. ? Demonstrated commitment to working with an inclusive student population and their capability to contribute in significant ways to the diversity and collective mission, vision and operating standards of the School of Music. Special Conditions: candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music enjoys a proud 75-year history of producing prosperous and accomplished music professionals. Anchored in the culturally diverse and musically rich, cosmopolitan city of Memphis, the School's inclusive programs are purposely designed to inspire, train, and launch sustainable careers for musicians, scholars, and industry professionals of tomorrow. Instructing over 450 students in 26-degree areas, the School's 70 full- and part-time faculty are focused on student success inside and outside the classroom. The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music also distinguishes itself as the only doctoral-granting institution in the state of Tennessee. Celebrating 40 years in 2021, the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music's music industry programs have alumni with prosperous careers in recording, music publishing, marketing, artist management, and more. Through experiential training with the School's student-run label, BlueTom Records, and the school's on-campus record company, High Water Records and its publishing imprint, Music River Publishing, students can acquire comprehensive insight and practice across the many sub-disciplines of the music business. located in the heart of Memphis, the program provides students with the opportunity to lgain in a thriving music community, mere minutes away from where soul and rock and roll were pioneered at Stax Records and Sun Records. With the opening of the new Scheidt Family Music Center in 2022, the School has solidified its place as the most comprehensive school of music in the region. The 82,000 square-foot Music Center boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a 900+ seat concert hall. The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and is housed in the College of Communication and Fine Arts. www.memphis.edu/music . Posting Date: 10/14/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Screening Begins: Yes Hiring Range: Competitive and Commensurate with practice Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to candidates: Candidates should go to: http://workforum.memphis.edu to submit an application. Additional items required at the time of application include the following: ? Cover letter ? Curriculum Vitae ? Complete contact information (address, phone, and email) for four professional references Incomplete applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to candidates that apply by November 8, 2024. Review of applications may continue until a prosperous candidate is named. For more information contact: Dr. Jeremy Orosz Chair, Music Business Search Committee Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music jorosz@memphis.edu Instructions to Applicant regarding references: Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only): Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Cover Letter » Curriculum Vitae » References List Optional Documents » Unofficial Transcript Skills:
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