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University of Colorado - Denver: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)-Music Business

15 Apr 2022 10:21 AM | Vice President MEIEA (Administrator)

The Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department has an opening for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. They value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Full job description is here.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in music or a field related to music business
  • Experience teaching/instructing music business content and/or music business related academic courses in an institution of higher education or comparable creative industries environment
  • Proven track record of professional development

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be willing and able to successfully pass a national criminal and sex offender background check
  • The University of Colorado Denver has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Earned Doctorate in direct or related field (ABD considered)
  • Three or more years of successful experience teaching at the post-secondary level, with experience in music business and licensing/publishing areas
  • Significant experience and success in the music and creative industries on a national/international level
  • Extensive experience in the performance/composition area(s), with a national/international reputation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective teaching with a diverse group of students and working relationships with an accomplished faculty and skilled professional staff.
  • Capacity to develop collaborative educational activities at cultural institutions in a dynamic and lively urban environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to uphold student confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of methodologies, developments, emerging and current trends within the industry
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of empathy, tact and diplomacy.
  • Successful experience in music publishing, licensing and music supervision.
  • Ability to develop courses that advance students in programmatic, departmental, and college goals to ensure that students are future ready.
  • Support learning through student engagement by creating a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in developing and monitoring student learning outcomes and student assessment strategies.
  • Technological proficiency with online/remote learning platforms (e.g. Canvas) and ability to integrate technology in the classroom
  • Commitment to student-centered learning initiatives
  • Capacity and willingness to embrace diversity and inclusivity in campus community, curricular initiatives, the music industry, and perspectives

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000

Full job description is here.

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