Assistant/Associate Professor Sound Recording Technology (Tenure Track) - Music (25-26)

The DePaul University School of Music seeks a dynamic, innovative recording engineer/educator to be the next Director of DePaul's Sound Recording Technology (SRT) program, one of the premier audio programs in the country. We offer an opportunity to assume leadership of a program that is featured prominently in the School's new Strategic Plan, to be implemented beginning in 2025. This is a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant or associate professor, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The Director’s responsibilities include oversight and adaptation of the curriculum; teaching much of the core coursework and coordinating adjunct faculty; strategizing with our Admissions and Marketing team to increase enrollment of qualified students by 30% within 5 years; collaborating with Music Education faculty on our new SRT Music Education track; working with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the scheduling of SRT classes; and reviewing applications to the program. The Director works closely with the Production and Facilities staff to schedule and maintain the SRT suite.

Instructional responsibilities include teaching audio theory; organizing and supervising recording sessions with students; and creating compelling recording experiences that enhance student learning.

Applicants should be prepared to teach:

• Signal flow and analog consoles
• Digital Audio Workstations, digital audio theory and signal processing
• Microphones and microphone recording techniques
• Film and television audio post-production
• Basics of immersive audio

Additional areas of teaching may be considered based upon the candidate’s interests and school needs. We seek applicants who have a commitment and experience working with a diverse student body.

The thriving Sound Recording Technology (SRT) program is in a growth phase and requires a leader with vision and drive. The DePaul School of Music particularly values colleagues who demonstrate a strategic mindset, high collaborative capacity, and dedication to the development of agile professionals. Industry connections among our faculty are valued.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in school, university, and discipline-related service; maintain active creative/professional activities and scholarship outside of DePaul; and develop relationships both internally and externally to create collaborative opportunities.

DePaul is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Facilities: The School's Holtschneider Performance Center (HPC) recording suite is an exceptional facility with two control rooms, a two-story tracking space with a vocal booth, two post-production editing rooms, and tie lines to two spectacular concert halls. HPC itself is a well-designed, state-of-the-art, 185,000 sq.ft. facility completed in 2018.

Recognized in Chicago and nationally, the DePaul School of Music is a forward-thinking institution that seeks to redefine the role of conservatory-based training in contemporary society.

Questions about the search should be directed to the chair of the search committee,Tom Miller, Director, Sound Recording Technology, tmiller@depaul.edu.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or master’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated record of recording excellence in diverse genres
• Demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching

 

Application Instructions

• Cover letter addressing interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae
• Diversity statement (1 page)
• Names of three professional references (applicants will be notified before references are contacted).

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