Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Technology

Susquehanna University; Monroe Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Technology for the 2025-26 academic year. This full-time position involves teaching, curriculum development, and oversight of student projects. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and possess three years of relevant experience in audio production or related fields.

Benefits

Benefits eligible, including health insurance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required by August 2025.
• Three years of full-time experience in audio-related fields.
• Potential to excel in undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach music technology and related subjects.
• Oversee student technicians for concert recording and sound support.
• Contribute to the development of a new major in Music Production.

Skills

Audio production

Recording

Songwriting

Live sound engineering

Composition

Education

Master's degree in music technology or related field

Job description

Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Technology

About Susquehanna:

Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.

The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing — and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive — present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.

Position Summary:

The Department of Music within the School of the Arts seeks applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Technology (renewable) for the 2025-26 academic year. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and multifaceted practitioner/educator with significant professional experience in audio (recording, production, live sound, etc.), and music, with skills such as composing, songwriting or arranging across a range of styles (e.g., hip-hop, jazz, EDM, pop, Western classical, and others), who will contribute to the development of a new major in Music Production and Engineering. The ideal candidate would contribute some teaching beyond music technology, in areas such as music theory, music literature or composition. Responsibilities may also include oversight of student technicians providing concert recording, live streaming, video editing and live sound support services. Program facilities include a recently updated recording studio with a large combination control room/classroom, a concert hall with excellent acoustics and recording capabilities, a piano/computer lab, and several well-equipped venues, including a student night club with a professional sound system.

Required Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in music technology, composition or a related field is required by August 2025. At least three years of full-time professional experience in an audio-related field such as recording, production or live sound engineering is required. Demonstrated success or evidence of potential to excel in teaching undergraduates in required.

Preferred Qualifications:

College-level teaching experience. A doctoral degree in music technology, composition or related field.

Special Instructions to the Applicant:

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and supporting materials that document artistic/professional activity (website, portfolio, online media, scores, etc.) at https://jobs.susqu.edu/. Any inquiries should be sent to the department head, Dr. Eric Hinton ([e-mail]). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Number of Months:

9 months

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full Time

Posting date:

05/16/2025

Closing date:

06/20/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

F00208