Assistant Professor of Music (Music Production, Audio Engineering)

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Music Production/Audio Engineering. This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2027. Provide high quality instruction, pursue excellence in research/scholarship/creative activity, and contribute to meaningful service to the university.

Contribute to the missions of teaching, research / scholarship / creative activity, and public service. Master's degree in Audio Engineering, Audio Production, Recording Arts, Music Technology, or a closely related discipline; OR a bachelor's degree in one of these fields plus a minimum of six (6) years of full-time professional experience in the recording industry or related audio field.

Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in audio engineering and music industry technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Record of successful teaching and curriculum development in a university environment. Professional experience in commercial recording, live sound, post-production, immersive audio, audio systems design, or related areas. Evidence of scholarly, creative, or professional achievement appropriate for a tenure-track appointment.

The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in audio/music production, mixing, live sound reinforcement/concert technology and audio facility/equipment systems maintenance.

Responsibilities

also include student advising, mentoring, recruitment and participating in committee/service opportunities within the Department, College and University. The successful candidate will conduct research or develop creative products in their areas of specialization.