Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Recording Arts

Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television is actively seeking applications for an Assistant Professor position within the Department of Recording Arts. This is a full-time tenure-track faculty role with a competitive compensation package, including salary and benefits. The position is anticipated to start in the Fall Semester, 2025.

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) faculty are helping to create the world we want to live in.  We are seeking the next generation of mission-driven teacher-scholars. https://academics.lmu.edu/joinourfaculty/ 

Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in Recording Arts/Audio, Film Production, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of three years professional experience in audio for music production/Film and TV.
• A minimum of two years teaching experience at the college level in the relevant areas.
• A robust professional background in music recording/production and proficiency in Pro Tools software and AVID hardware.
• Candidates should be well-versed in sound for film and television as well as music production.
• Hands-on experience with analog mixing consoles and analog recording equipment.
• Preferred candidates should have experience with teaching basic acoustics and psychoacoustics, as well as administrative experience.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Teach both graduate and undergraduate classes, focusing on Recording Arts for music applications.
• Ensure the effective application and realization of the Recording Arts course outcomes, and maintain a learning environment consistent with the University and School's mission.
• Advise students on both academic and professional career goals.
• Participate in various service responsibilities spanning the department, college, and university levels.

Position Expectations:

• The candidate will be expected to maintain currency in the field.
• The successful candidate will be expected to continue their research/creative work.
• The candidate should remain proficient in Pro Tools software and AVID hardware.
• The candidate should be skilled in operating equipment in a music recording studio environment.

About LMU School of Film and Television:

LMU's School Film and Television is a top five film school located in the heart of Los Angeles with a state-of-the-art facility in Silicon Beach. SFTV provides a comprehensive graduate and undergraduate education through small class sizes, creative collaboration, and a launch into the industry. The LMU community is comprised of faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of backgrounds. Candidates should be experienced in and committed to working with diverse populations.

The Recording Arts Department and School of Film and Television desire to identify expert individuals from diverse backgrounds and/or experiences to join the college’s faculty. Inclusive excellence is a critical part of the university’s mission and a key pedagogical dimension of the college. Accordingly, all applicants must have a desire to teach a student body which is diverse with respect to socio-economic status, ability, culture, academic interests, and career paths.

This position requires a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-racism (DEI-A) along with interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. To that end, we will ask candidates to submit a statement discussing how they approach DEI-A and inter-disciplinarily in their scholarship, teaching, and professional work.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents via the LMU HR Jobs Portal:

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• DEI-A Statement
• A link to a portfolio with representative works. Please clearly identify your role on the projects.
• Contact information of three references willing to provide recommendation letters

Please submit through the LMU HR Jobs Portal. Preference will be given to applications submitted prior to January 1st. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Reasonable expected salary: $93,000.00

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)