Instructor/Assistant Professor of Practice in Entertainment Industry Studies

Delta State University

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Practice in Entertainment Industry Studies

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Delta Music Institute

Posting Number: 201201202

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis: 9 month

Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate courses in entertainment industry studies. Preferred candidates will have expertise in teaching Songwriting, Publishing, Entertainment Product Marketing, Entertainment Industry Entrepreneurship, Record Label Operations, and other entertainment industry studies courses as needed. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, committee work, student mentoring, scholarly activity, university service, and recruiting. Must be willing to relocate to Cleveland, MS.

Qualifications:
• Post baccalaureate degree in music business, recording arts, music, music technology or related discipline preferred.
• Proven record of successful teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Willingness to interact in a professional manner with students, faculty, educational institution representatives and the general public is required.
• Skilled in the use of Mac OS, internet resources, and classroom technology.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of Delta State University’s online integrated database systems for student records management and Canvas online learning platform.
• At least 5 years of experience in the private sector working in the entertainment industry with at least 3 years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level.• Baccalaureate degree in music business, recording arts, music, music technology or related discipline required.
• Professional-level experience in the music and entertainment industry.
• Prior undergraduate teaching experience.

Salary:
9 monthCommensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Baccalaureate degree in music business, recording arts, music, music technology or related discipline required.
• Professional-level experience in the music and entertainment industry.
• Prior undergraduate teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:


Special Instructions to Applicants:
Three letters of recommendation are required.

Requests for letters of recommendation will automatically be generated to the references you list on the application. They will be sent a link to allow them to submit letter directly to application.

Additional Information:
This position begins in August 2022 .

Open Date: 09/24/2021

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

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Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.

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