Instructor/Assistant Professor - Audio Production

Western Connecticut State University; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Multiple retirement plan options

Comprehensive health insurance choices

Supplemental benefits for retirement

Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Job summary

Western Connecticut State University invites applications for a tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Music. The candidate will teach undergraduate Audio Production courses (Recording, Production, Post-production) and may direct ensembles and teach applied lessons.

The position emphasizes active professional activity in audio production, service to the department and university, and building regional/national connections within the field.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Audio Production or closely related field required.
• PhD in audio or related field given special consideration.
• Significant professional experience with credits in audio/media production.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Audio Production (Recording, Production, Post-production).
• Direct small ensembles and teach applied lessons in candidate’s expertise.
• Contribute to departmental and university service and build professional relationships in audio production.

Skills

Audio production proficiency

DAWs proficiency

Industry experience

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Audio Production

PhD considered

Tools

Digital Audio Workstations

Professional recording studio equipment

Job description

Western Connecticut State University

School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts

Music

Instructor/Assistant Professor

Tenure Track

Academic Year 2027 - 2028

Western Connecticut State University’s School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts (SVPCA) is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure track Instructor or Assistant Professor position in the Department of Music.

WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

The School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts www.wcsu.edu/svpa is situated in the innovative Visual and Performing Arts Center. Only an hour from New York City yet located in the scenic foothills of New England’s Berkshires, the school offers a professional training program in a liberal arts context at the relatively affordable cost of a public university. New York City’s proximity means our students receive the benefit of a faculty of nationally recognized artists, directors, designers, performers, and scholars dedicated to teaching a highly diverse student population. The Visual and Performing Arts Center houses the university’s recording studio, featuring a 48-channel Solid State Logic Duality console, a wide selection of microphones and outboard gear, and professional capabilities for stereo, 5.1, and 7.1 surround mixing and mastering. VPAC also includes the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, renowned for its exceptional acoustics, variable acoustic treatments, 5.1 HD recording capabilities, and two premier concert grand pianos (Steinway and Yamaha). All performance spaces are integrated via advanced fiber optic audio and video systems.

The Department of Music is a friendly, vibrant, student-oriented community dedicated to serving as an accessible, responsive, and creative intellectual resource. The faculty and staff strive to meet the educational needs of a diverse student body through excellent instruction, performance opportunities, scholarship, and public service. The department maintains the highest standards of teaching and research at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supporting a just and inclusive society through the achievements of its graduates, faculty, and staff.

WCSU offers a distinctive Bachelor of Music: Audio & Music Production program, blending musical artistry and technical audio engineering expertise. Students in this program learn critical listening skills, music composition, arranging, and firsthand audio production techniques. Lessons are provided by award-winning faculty members and industry professionals, utilizing our state-of-the-art recording studio and facilities. Information on the department may be found at www.wcsu.edu/music. Information on the university may be found at www.wcsu.edu.

Position Summary: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Audio Production, which may include Audio Recording, Production, and Post-production. Additional responsibilities may include directing small ensembles and teaching applied lessons in an area of the candidate’s expertise. Other responsibilities may be assigned depending on the candidate’s expertise and the department’s needs.

The successful candidate must maintain an active program of professional creative activity in audio production and will be expected to demonstrate significant industry experience. The candidate should also expect to contribute to departmental and university service and to build and maintain professional relationships with regional and national communities in audio production and related areas.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Audio Production or a closely related field (e.g., Recording Engineering, Music Production) is required. Candidates possessing a doctoral degree in audio or a related filed will be given special consideration. Candidates may show additional qualification through substantial professional experience and distinguished achievements in audio/music production. Examples include recognition through major industry awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) or equivalent accomplishments demonstrating national or international distinction. Successful teaching, mentoring, or instructional experience at the collegiate or professional level is required.

Applicants must show significant professional experience, evidenced by credits in film, television, multimedia, commercial music, or related media. Proficiency with digital audio workstations and expertise in one or more areas of production (such as mixing, mastering, sound design, synthesis, scoring, or post-production) is expected. The ideal candidate will also possess a secondary area of competence as a musician in one or more styles of music, including commercial genres. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience.

WCSU is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups.

Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range for an Instructor is $71,702 – $83,652. The hiring salary range for an Assistant Professor is $81,149 - $94,674. The salary will be commensurate upon candidates' experience. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/. There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. WCSU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a letter of application, which outlines interest in, and qualifications for the position; areas of teaching expertise and experience, areas of professional work in areas of service and leadership highlighting excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, research/professional interests, and a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching, scholarship, and professionalism. Additional materials may be requested by the search committee upon review of materials.

To apply, submit your materials to: https://westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/2LZ8vbT533/Music-InstructorAssistant-Professor

All materials should be submitted as PDF files and be submitted no later than Friday, November 20, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Western is an Affluent Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer