GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen F. Austin State University's undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs an equivalent of eight teaching units of work during the regular academic year; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.2. Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit criteria.3. Provides services to the university and the profession.4. Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked faculty members within the department.5. When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates for tenure.6. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis/dissertation supervision.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. May receive course load reassignment when assigned administrative duties in support of the department/college/university.2. May receive course load reassignment when assigned to prepare course material during the first semester/year when included as part of initial contract.3. May receive course load reassignment when approved to conduct research/scholarly/creative accomplishment and service which exceed normal expectations.4. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.5. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.3. Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.4. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.6. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
EDUCATION:
Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
The rank of Assistant Professor is held by an individual who demonstrates the capability to produce research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:
Stephen F. Austin State University's School of Music offers both undergraduate (B.M.) and graduate (M.M.) degrees with concentrations in Sound Recording Technology (SRT) and a B.A. in Music Industry Studies. The undergraduate program began in 2010 and has since grown to become a highly sought-after area of study. Students participate in small, hands-on classes in our studio facilities and learn to command a variety of technologies used in the creation and production of recorded music. The program is music centric; it is not strictly an audio engineering program. All SRT majors are music majors who take core music courses in music theory, history, class piano, applied instrument/voice lessons, and ensemble participation in addition to their course work in the SRT concentration. All majors must also participate in a music industry internship and complete a capstone album.
The School of Music, one of three schools within the Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts (Music, Art, and Theater/Dance), has approximately 450 majors and offers degrees in music performance, education, SRT, and music industry. The university recently completed a major fine arts expansion, including the development of a world-class recording arts facility among other facility additions. The SRT area features two remarkable recording studios, an impressive microphone collection with many legendary models, a dedicated mixing room with a variety of top-shelf monitors and mixing equipment, a green room, and a classroom/lab with 12 stations and a JBL Master Series Dolby Atmos-enabled sound system, plus a dedicated isolation chamber.
Studio A is outfitted with a wide assortment of revered outboard processing equipment, a large main live room, three isolation chambers (including a drum room), a 64-channel Rupert Neve 5088 console, and ATC SCM-200 mains at the heart of the control roomour predominantly analog studio. Studio B, with a digital flair, features a 64-fader SSL System-T, specifically designed for immersive audio work. The control room is equipped with a collection of iconic preamplifiers and dynamic processors along with a 7.1.4 Focal immersive audio system. Studio B also has a medium-sized live room with a dedicated isolation chamber.
For this full-time, nine-month appointment, the visiting assistant professor will be expected to teach courses in the following areas: music production, song writing, multimedia sound techniques, and possibly more based on the individual's qualifications.
- Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Music or Audio Engineering
- Demonstrated industry experience
- Verifiable record of achievement in music, audio engineering, and/or music technology
- Digital Audio Workstation proficiency
- Accomplished musician
- Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Audio Engineering, Sound Recording Technology, Music Technology, Commercial Music, or Music Production
- Demonstrated professional/industry experience
- Accomplished performer/studio musician in commercial music voice, guitar, bass, keyboard, and/or drum set
- College or university teaching experience in music technology, music production, and/or
- audio engineering
- Pro Tools, Logic Pro X and/or Ableton Live proficiency
- Live sound reinforcement experience
