SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Faculty)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: Music
Budget Title: Assistant Professor
Local Title: Assistant Professor of Music (Recording Arts)
Posting Date: October 23, 2024
Classification: N/A
Duties: The Department of Music at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music in Recording Arts. We seek a dynamic educator and practitioner with .a strong commitment to teaching, research, and collaboration in the field of audio production and recording technologies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our concentration in Recording and Electronic Music as well as our interdisciplinary audio engineering minor. We are a collaborative and diverse department that offers a BA/BS in music with concentrations in recording and electronic music, composition, jazz performance, classical performance, and clinical musicianship.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
• Teach undergraduate courses in recording arts, audio production, and related subjects
• Develop and enhance the Recording and Electronic Music concentration and the audio engineering minor
• Advise students enrolled in the Recording and Electronic Music concentration and the audio engineering minor
• Supervise student projects and provide mentorship in studio practices
• Conduct research and creative work in recording arts, contributing to the scholarly community
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines and engage in service to the department and university
• Participate in student recruitment and outreach initiatives
Qualifications: Required:
• DMA or terminal degree (MMA, MFA, MA) in Music, Audio Engineering, or a related field. MMA, MFA, or MA will be accepted with professional experience in the field.
• Proven experience in audio production and recording techniques
• Ability to create a welcoming and inclusive teaching environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred:
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level
• Experience with contemporary recording technologies and software
• Background in live sound, post-production, or sound design
• Professional experience in the music industry or a related field
Contact Information: Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628.
Candidates will be required to electronically submit:
• Cover letter specifically addressing the above qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• 2-3 samples of creative work that best demonstrate candidates' breadth and depth of skills in audio production and recording. Work should be in mp3 format, 3-5 minutes in length each. Candidates should provide a short explanation of the role they played in creating the work. (i.e. producer, recording engineer, mixing/mastering engineer, performer, composer, etc.)
• Finalist's references will be contacted with a link to upload letters of reference.
Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2640
Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received before 12/16/24
Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
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Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2640
