Music - Instructor/Assistant Professor

Western Connecticut State University School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts Music Instructor/Assistant Professor Tenure Track – Academic Year 2027-2028

Western Connecticut State University’s School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts (SVPCA) is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure track Instructor or Assistant Professor position in the Department of Music.

WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

The School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts www.wcsu.edu/svpa is situated in the innovative Visual and Performing Arts Center. Only an hour from New York City yet located in the scenic foothills of New England’s Berkshires, the school offers a professional training program in a liberal arts context at the relatively affordable cost of a public university. New York City’s proximity means our students receive the benefit of a faculty of nationally recognized artists, directors, designers, performers, and scholars dedicated to teaching a highly diverse student population. The Visual and Performing Arts Center houses the university’s recording studio, featuring a 48-channel Solid State Logic Duality console, a wide selection of microphones and outboard gear, and professional capabilities for stereo, 5.1, and 7.1 surround mixing and mastering. VPAC also includes the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, renowned for its exceptional acoustics, variable acoustic treatments, 5.1 HD recording capabilities, and two premier concert grand pianos (Steinway and Yamaha). All performance spaces are integrated via advanced fiber optic audio and video systems.

The Department of Music is a friendly, vibrant, student-oriented community dedicated to serving as an accessible, responsive, and creative intellectual resource. The faculty and staff strive to meet the educational needs of a diverse student body through excellent instruction, performance opportunities, scholarship, and public service. The department maintains the highest standards of teaching and research at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supporting a just and inclusive society through the achievements of its graduates, faculty, and staff.

WCSU offers a distinctive Bachelor of Music: Audio & Music Production program, blending musical artistry and technical audio engineering expertise. Students in this program learn critical listening skills, music composition, arranging, and firsthand audio production techniques. Lessons are provided by award-winning faculty members and industry professionals, utilizing our state-of-the-art recording studio and facilities. Information on the department may be found at www.wcsu.edu/music. Information on the university may be found at www.wcsu.edu.

Position Summary: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Audio Production, which may include Audio Recording, Production, and Post-production. Additional responsibilities may include directing small ensembles and teaching applied lessons in an area of the candidate’s expertise. Other responsibilities may be assigned depending on the candidate’s expertise and the department’s needs.

The successful candidate must maintain an active program of professional creative activity in audio production and will be expected to demonstrate significant industry experience. The candidate should also expect to contribute to departmental and university service and to build and maintain professional relationships with regional and national communities in audio production and related areas.

Qualifications:. A Master’s degree in Audio Production or a closely related field (e.g., Recording Engineering, Music Production) is required. Candidates possessing a doctoral degree in audio or a related field will be given special consideration. Candidates may show additional qualification through substantial professional experience and distinguished achievements in audio/music production. Examples include recognition through major industry awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) or equivalent accomplishments demonstrating national or international distinction. Successful teaching, mentoring, or instructional experience at the collegiate or professional level is required.

A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience.

WCSU is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups.

Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range for an Instructor is $71,702 - $83,652. The hiring salary range for an Assistant Professor is $81,149 - $94,674. The salary will be commensurate upon candidates' experience. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable) Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/. There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance.