Description

Position Summary

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music seeks an innovative educator to teach in the newly established Music Production degree in a track that focuses on audio engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an active program of research and creative activity in the field. Maintain involvement with appropriate professional organizations such as the Audio Engineering Society ( AES ) and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences ( NARAS ).
• Participate in course design and curriculum development including online and hybrid courses.
• Foster collaboration with other Indiana University units such as The Media School; Kelley School of Business; and Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. Develop music industry professional connections that benefit the Music Industry Department and its students.
• Supervise Audio Engineering students engaged in audio production for the Jacobs School's performance activities.
• Student advising, student recruitment, and service on departmental and Jacobs School committees is expected.

Basic Qualifications

Expertise in sound for visual media and studio recording. Experience with live sound, studio maintenance, or VR/AR audio is desirable. Five or more years of current and significant experience and record of accomplishment in professional audio production. Expert-level Pro Tools proficiency and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud. Experience with teaching and curriculum development in a university environment. Bachelor's degree in audio production or related field required. Advanced degree in audio production or related field preferred, however equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Department Contact for Questions

Cecilia Bass, (812) 855-5541ceciflem@iu.edu

Salary and Rank

Open rank. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions

A complete application consists of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, titles, and email addresses for each of three professional references. An email message with instructions about uploading letter of reference will be sent automatically to each of your reference providers immediately after you submit your completed application. Please do not send other materials until requested to do so. If you need help completing your application, please contact Cecilia Bass, (812) 855-5541ceciflem@iu.edu

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate's eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

Deadline: Applications received by October 18, 2024 date will be assured full consideration, however the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.