Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) - Music Technology

Building Automation Systems Supervisor - The Claremont Colleges Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State University’s Department of Performing Arts and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month, full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Music Technology. The position will help grow the interdisciplinary Music Technology program through teaching and research in acoustics, DSP, and game audio.

The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program (45%), teach courses (45%), advise students, serve on committees, and help manage lab

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in music technology or related fields.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and strong communication skills.
• University-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop externally funded research program (45%) and teach courses (45%).
• Advise students and participate in department committees.
• Assist in managing classroom and lab technology for hands-on learning.
• Collaborate with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and other partners.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Communication skills

University teaching

Collaboration with industry/partners

Interdisciplinary leadership

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in music technology or related fields

PhD or DMA in music, music technology, computer science, electrical engineering or related field

Job description

The Department of Performing Arts and Technology at North Carolina State University seeks applications for a tenure-track, nine-month, full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Music Technology. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the delivery and expansion of the Music Technology program that operates in collaboration with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program (45%) and teach courses (45%) in musical acoustics and psychoacoustics, sound isolation, recording, mixing, audio digital signal processing, audio effects development, sound design, video game audio, audio/musical electronics, and/or additional music technology areas associated with the candidate’s expertise. The successful candidate will also assist in student advising, serve on department committees, and assist in the management and maintenance of the classroom and lab technology for hands-on experimental learning projects.

The Bachelor of Science in Music Technology is an interdisciplinary degree between Music and Technology degrees (e.g., Electrical and Computer Engineering). Students gain musical training through a musicianship core, applied musical instrument study, and a musical ensemble study. In parallel, students receive technical training through their core Math, Science, and technical concentration courses. Lastly, students combine these two through practical Music Technology courses that train students on the technical concepts for music and audio. Students receive training in the fundamentals of Acoustics, Psychoacoustics, Analog & Digital Audio technology, Musical Technology design, and algorithms. The plan concludes with the students fulfilling their core requirements, a senior design capstone project, and a music recital that has a technology component.This plan will prepare students for a career designing and building electronic musical instruments, professional audio devices, sound systems for consumer devices, and software for music production and consumption.

Requires a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in music technology or related fields.

Rank will be awarded based on education and experience.

Other Required Qualifications

• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the university level
• PhD or DMA in music, music technology, computer science, electrical engineering or other related field
• Experience and/or credentialing in both music and engineering
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with educational partners, business/industry, or external agencies
• The ability to lead interdisciplinary programs requiring faculty collaboration