Instructor of Music Technology and Music Industry

University Of Nebraska 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 to teach in its established music technology program and its growing music industry curriculum. We seek a dynamic educator with broad technical skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to student success through teaching, recruitment, and program development.

The position emphasizes hands-on courses such as audio recording techniques, music business, and multimedia studies,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music and eligible for appointment to graduate faculty.
• University-level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with recording techniques, music industry, and music business.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in music technology and music industry.
• Collaborate with faculty and contribute to curriculum development.
• Support recruitment and retention of students.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Music technology

Music industry

University teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Music

Tools

Job description

Instructor of Music Technology and Music Industry

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Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Instructor of Music Technology and Music Industry

Department

Department School of Music

Essential Functions

The School of Music seeks a dynamic and collaborative educator to teach in its established, comprehensive music technology program and its recently developed music industry program. Candidates should be accomplished musicians with a wide range of technical skills and expertise in music industry and music technology. The anticipated start date is August 2027. Teach courses in music technology and music industry. Work collaboratively with all faculty. Willingness to contribute to all aspects of life in the School of Music including active involvement in the recruitment and retention of students and curriculum development. Additional duties related to candidate’s expertise and experience may also be assigned by the Director.

Preferred qualifications include substantial experience in both music technology and music industry. Primary teaching responsibilities might include courses in music technology (such as audio recording techniques), music business, music industry studies, multimedia (game audio/film), and commercial music ensemble.

The successful candidate will demonstrate versatility in preparing students for today’s varied and evolving professional landscape. Areas of knowledge should include rights and copyright, music business, music production, live music management, stage production, arts management, music administration, and commercial music. Additional potential teaching areas include applied instruction on rock and popular music instruments or in laptop-based performance.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against 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. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Music, eligible for appointment to graduate faculty

Preferred Qualifications

• teaching experience at the university level;
• experience with recording techniques, music industry, music business

Physical Demands

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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary

$51,000

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026F-00144

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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