Instructor, Music Business

Murray-State-University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray State University seeks a Music Business professional with experience in record label operations, artist management, and music publishing.

In addition to teaching assignments in these areas, the successful candidate would be integrally involved in developing a recruiting plan for the program, planning degree-specific study abroad opportunities, and building partnerships across the campus, community, and music industry.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in record label operations, artist management, and music publishing.
• Experience in the broader music industry (digital marketing, digital distribution, live/recorded sound) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a recruiting plan for the program.
• Plan degree-specific study abroad opportunities.
• Build partnerships across campus, community, and the music industry.
• Advise majors and oversee internships.
• Teach survey courses in rock or country music and provide department service.

Skills

Record label operations

Artist management

Music publishing

Digital marketing

Digital distribution

Live sound

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

Anticipated Start Date: August 2027

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Murray State University seeks a Music Business professional with experience in record label operations, artist management, and music publishing. In addition to teaching assignments in these areas, the successful candidate would be integrally involved in developing a recruiting plan for the program, planning degree-specific study abroad opportunities, and building partnerships across the campus, community, and music industry. Additional responsibilities include advising majors, overseeing internships, teaching survey courses in rock or country music, and providing additional service to the department as needed.

Minimum Education Requirements

College degree required; graduate degrees or coursework and college teaching experience desirable.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

Demonstrated experience in record label operations, artist management, and music publishing. Other experience in the music industry (digital marketing, digital distribution, live/recorded sound, etc.) will be considered favorably. Exceptional ability to build relationships and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.