About this role
Job title: Adjunct Faculty – Music Production
About the Role The Music Production & Record Arts Program in the Communications & The Arts Department of the School of Liberal Arts at Mercy University seeks an experienced Music Production instructor. This part-time adjunct role offers opportunities to teach Electronic Music Production I & II, Synthesis, Electronic Music Performance, Game Music, MAX/MSP, and other related courses, up to three sections per semester. Instructors may assist with program assessment and development and attend occasional program/department/school meetings. Courses are scheduled Monday mornings and afternoons at the Dobbs Ferry campus.
What You'll Do
- Teach courses in Electronic Music Production I & II, Synthesis, Electronic Music Performance, Game Music, MAX/MSP, and other related topics as qualified, up to three sections per semester.
- Assist with program assessment and development; participate in occasional program, department, or school meetings.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s degree (M. Mus., M.A., M.S., MFA) in Music Production, Music Technology, Studio Composition, or related discipline is required. Candidates with a DMA or Ph.D. in Music, with a record of professional accomplishments in Music Production, will also receive consideration.
- Commitment to excellent and inclusive teaching; experience teaching Electronic Music Production lecture and lab courses to undergraduates is strongly preferred.
- Professional-level fluency with Ableton Live and a good working knowledge of Pro Tools are required.
- Experience with Blackboard LMS and teleconferencing software strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work effectively in a diverse undergraduate population.
- Strong computer and audio engineering skills.
- Physical/Other Requirements: Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift up to 50 lbs; must meet general health requirements.
Nice to Have
- Experience with MAX/MSP and Native Instruments Komplete is a plus.
- Experience with BlackBoard/BlackBoard Ultra and Zoom/BlackBoard Collaborate is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Part-time position; schedule includes Monday mornings and afternoons at the Dobbs Ferry campus, with up to three sections per semester. Salary not disclosed in posting.