<p>Position Title Assistant Professor - Music Division College of Liberal Arts Department Music Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Academic (9 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 007210 Advertised Salary Pay Basis Monthly Job Description</p> <p>Tennessee State University Department of Music invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. This is a 9 month, tenure track position.</p> <p>Job duties:</p> <p>Music technologist, primarily working and teaching in the Commercial Music area of the Department of Music, and the Music Education area as needed.</p> <p>Primary Teaching: Studio Recording, Live Sound, Audio for Video, Music and Technology, and Commercial Music Ensemble.</p> <p>Secondary Teaching: ability to teach music theory, instrumental or vocal applied lessons, and/or general music education is desirable.</p> <p>Additional Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>maintaining departmental music technology/piano lab and website; </li><li>developing and maintaining relationships with local recording facilities, audio engineers and producers. </li></ul> <p>Additional Desirable Experience:</p> <ul> <li>online course development, delivery, and distance education; </li><li>graphic media; </li><li>acquisition and practice of formal teaching methodologies and classroom management, and of rehearsing student ensembles. </li></ul> <p>Other duties as assigned. Position reports directly to the Coordinator of Commercial Music.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Master's degree in the field of Music and Doctorate in Music or related Technology field from accredited institutions required. ABD with conferral prior to contract beginning date also considered. Significant experience required in:</p> <ul> <li>professional recording studio, including experience with audio-for-video and post- production; </li><li>university-level music technology instruction; </li><li>professional music software such as Pro Tools and Logic. </li></ul> <p>Ability to teach concepts and practices of recording and engineering, as well as of production and content creation. Evidence of current musical performances, as well as current sound recording projects. Must have experience and interest in teaching diverse students, as well as familiarity with and appreciation for different genres of music.</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.</p> <p>Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.</p> <p>An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.</p> <p>You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.</p> <p>Open Date 12/10/2025 Close Date 01/08/2026 Job Category Faculty Requisition Number F156P Benefits</p> <p>Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.</p> <p>Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10199</p> <p>Reference Letter</p> <p>References</p> <p>Minimum References Required Recommendation Deadline</p>