Assistant Professor - Music

Trustees of the Hamline University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamline University in Saint Paul, MN seeks a collaborative musician-educator for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Music in a program blending music production and performance.

The successful candidate will teach the core Music Production major, direct ensembles, and integrate digital technology with live and recording performances, while contributing to curriculum and departmental service.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Music (PhD, DMA or MFA) or ABD by July 31, 2027 (required at time of appointment).
• Active professional performer.
• Strong DAW skills, preferably Logic Pro, with foundation in audio hardware.

Responsibilities

• Teach core courses in the Music Production major, including history, theory, composition, digital technology and performance.
• Direct/conduct ensembles (choir, orchestra, band, jazz band, modern/hybrid groups).
• Teach digital music technology with emphasis on Logic Pro, gain staging, basic audio/MIDI editing and programming.
• Contribute to curricular development, assessment, recruitment and service as part of the music faculty team.
• Provide studio instruction in primary area (vocal, instrumental or composition) and foster inclusive repertoire.

Skills

Active performer

Logic Pro

DAWs

Ensemble leadership

Education

Terminal degree: PhD/DMA/MFA in Music

Tools

Logic Pro

Audio interfaces

Microphone techniques

Job description

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world‑class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Hamline University Division of Arts seeks a collaborative musician‑educator to join our faculty as a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Music in an innovative curriculum that blends music production and performance. This position is designed for a versatile performer and technologist who is comfortable crossing stylistic borders and blending and bridging genres and traditions. The successful candidate will join a dedicated cohort of faculty focused on a holistic approach to modern music‑making.

Primary Responsibilities

Classroom Teaching:

The successful candidate will contribute their individual strengths and interests to teaching in the core curriculum of the Music Production Major. This may include teaching subjects in contemporary and traditional music history and theory, composition/song‑writing, digital technology, and performance courses.

Ensemble Direction:

Direct/conduct one or more of the following ensembles: choir, orchestra, band, jazz band, modern or hybrid pop/acoustic/electronic orchestra.

Software and Technology Instruction:

Teach courses that integrate assignments using digital music technology (preferably Logic Pro) with practical instruction in gain staging, foundational audio engineering, and basic audio and MIDI editing and programming.

Program Support:

Participate in curricular development, assessment, recruitment and departmental service as an engaged member of the music faculty team.

OPTIONAL Performance Instruction:

Provide studio instruction in primary area (vocal, instrumental or composition), focusing on technical development, inclusive repertoire, and applications in traditional and contemporary performance settings.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal Degree: A PhD, DMA or MFA in Music (Performance, Composition, Music Production, or other relevant specialty) from an accredited college or university or completed ABD by July31,2027 (Required at time of appointment)
• Performance: Active performer at the professional level
• Music Technology: Competent skills in DAWs (strong preference for Logic Pro) and a foundation in audio hardware (signal flow, interfaces, experience with microphone use as part of live performance and music recording.)
• Classroom Teaching Experience: A proven record of successful classroom teaching at the high school or collegiate level, minimum 5 years.
• Collaboration: A demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team, academic or professional, and contribute to a shared vision and mission.
• Community‑oriented: Professional or pedagogical work connecting with diverse communities outside of academia.
• Ensemble Leadership: Experience building, maintaining and directing traditional or contemporary ensembles.
• Professional Portfolio: Evidence of commitment to ongoing creative activity as a performer, sound designer/composer, and/or producer.
• Interdisciplinary Interest: Experience working across genres, collaborations across disciplines, theater, digital media, creative writing, as well as subjects outside of the arts.

Our Program's Guiding Principles:

We believe that successful careers in music will increasingly require our students to graduate with a panoply of skills and experiences. Hamline's Major in Music Production develops individual and collaborative skills in live performance, digital sound production, and music composition/design, as well as strong foundations in music history/culture and theory. The music curriculum is greatly enhanced by Hamline's nationally recognized liberal arts program with abundant opportunities for interdisciplinary experience. We are looking for a colleague who is able and eager to contribute their specific expertise to this growing, multi‑faced program.

Since 1854, Hamline has set the standard for excellence in education, and we continue to do so today with the help of driven individuals who are dedicated to Hamline’s tradition of doing all the good we can in all the ways we can. Our community of students, faculty, and staff take seriously the ideals of the university—scholarship, leadership, and fellowship—and work together to enact positive change locally, nationally, and globally.

Join us and see how you can take the lead here at Hamline.