Instructor of Music Technology and Music Industry

University of Nebraska at Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for an Instructor of Music Technology and Music Industry in the School of Music. The successful candidate will teach courses in music technology and music industry, and collaborate with faculty to recruit and retain students.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Music and be eligible for graduate faculty appointment. Preferred are university teaching experience and familiarity with recording techniques, music business, and related

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music is required and applicant must be eligible for appointment to graduate faculty.
• Preferred: university-level teaching experience and knowledge in recording techniques, music business.
• Duties include teaching courses in music technology and music industry, and contributing to recruitment and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in music technology and music industry.
• Work collaboratively with all faculty.
• Involve in recruitment and retention of students and curriculum development.

Education

Master’s degree in Music

Job description

Instructor of Music Technology and Music Industry

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Instructor of Music Technology and Music Industry

Department

School of Music

Essential Functions

The School of Music seeks a dynamic and collaborative educator toteach in its established, comprehensive music technology programand its recently developed music industry program. Candidatesshould be accomplished musicians with a wide range of technicalskills and expertise in music industry and music technology. Theanticipated start date is August 2027.

Teach courses in music technology and music industry. Workcollaboratively with all faculty. Willingness to contribute to allaspects of life in the School of Music including active involvementin the recruitment and retention of students and curriculumdevelopment. Additional duties related to candidate’s expertise andexperience may also be assigned by the Director.

Preferred qualifications include substantial experience in bothmusic technology and music industry. Primary teachingresponsibilities might include courses in music technology (such asaudio recording techniques), music business, music industrystudies, multimedia (game audio/film), and commercial musicensemble.

The successful candidate will demonstrate versatility in preparingstudents for today’s varied and evolving professional landscape.Areas of knowledge should include rights and copyright, musicbusiness, music production, live music management, stageproduction, arts management, music administration, and commercialmusic. Additional potential teaching areas include appliedinstruction on rock and popular music instruments or inlaptop-based performance.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Music, eligible for appointment to graduatefaculty

Preferred Qualifications

1) teaching experience at the university level; 2) experience withrecording techniques, music industry, music business

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear,speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low tomoderate.

Salary

$51,000

Posting Number

2026F-00144

Open Until Filled

Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, committed to preventing and eliminating discriminationagainst employees and prospective employees based on race, color,ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information,veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. TheUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or toleratediscrimination. In support of this policy, the University hasimplemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promotequalified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills,abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment torecruit, assess and select all candidates/employees usingjob-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, andtreatment in our selection decisions and processes.