Assistant Professor

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor - Music

Division

College of Liberal Arts

Department

Music

Number of hours per week

37.5

Days to be worked

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Months per year

Academic (9 months)

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Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

Main Campus

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Position Number

Advertised Salary

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Description

Tennessee State University Department of Music invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. This is a 9 month, tenure track position.

Job duties:
Music technologist, primarily working and teaching in the Commercial Music area of the Department of Music, and the Music Education area as needed.

Primary Teaching: Studio Recording, Live Sound, Audio for Video, Music and Technology, and Commercial Music Ensemble.

Secondary Teaching: ability to teach music theory, instrumental or vocal applied lessons, and/or general music education is desirable.

Additional Responsibilities:

• maintaining departmental music technology/piano lab and website;

• developing and maintaining relationships with local recording facilities, audio engineers and producers.

Additional Desirable Experience:

• online course development, delivery, and distance education;

• graphic media;

• acquisition and practice of formal teaching methodologies and classroom management, and of rehearsing student ensembles.

Other duties as assigned. Position reports directly to the Coordinator of Commercial Music.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in the field of Music and Doctorate in Music or related Technology field from accredited institutions required. ABD with conferral prior to contract beginning date also considered. Significant experience required in:

• professional recording studio, including experience with audio-for-video and post- production;

• university-level music technology instruction;

• professional music software such as Pro Tools and Logic.

Ability to teach concepts and practices of recording and engineering, as well as of production and content creation. Evidence of current musical performances, as well as current sound recording projects. Must have experience and interest in teaching diverse students, as well as familiarity with and appreciation for different genres of music.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date

12/10/2025

Close Date

01/08/2026

Job Category

Faculty

Requisition Number

F156P

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

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References

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Recommendation Deadline

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Required Documents

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter

• Transcript 1

• Transcript 2

• Transcript 3

Optional Documents