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
