Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive.Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey - just 20 miles from New York City -
our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility: a measure of how well we graduate economically disadvantaged students into good-paying jobs.Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution.William Paterson University invites applications for the position of Instructor/Director of Sound Engineering Arts (SEA) in the Music Department, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences starting August 15, 2024. This full-time position will serve as program director for the SEA program, as well as teach as a non-tenure track faculty member. The position is renewable annually based on satisfactory job performance in the first five years, with opportunities for promotion as well as subsequent longer contracts available based on performance and department need.We seek a dynamic, collaborative individual who can demonstrate significant teaching and leadership skills in the sound engineering field.Reporting to the Music Department Chair, the position supports the Bachelor of Music program in Sound Engineering Arts (SEA). In collaboration with the department chairperson, the successful candidate will direct the SEA program, coordinate internships for SEA majors, and teach classes in the program. This position supports the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body in the program.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Teaches courses, both in-person and online, in sound engineering, music technology, digital music creation, and other areas as needed and as appropriate to the position.
- Oversees the SEA curriculum.
- Supervises and hires student workers.
- Schedules and oversees recording sessions and classes in the recording studio. Maintains audio production facilities and equipment in the studios.
- Recruits, supports, and mentors students in the SEA program.
- Supports student enrollment and retention within the program as well as assessment of the program.
- Coordinates and oversees the internship program for SEA students.
- Participates in department, college, and/or university level committees designed to enhance instructional processes and/or programs and services.
- Serves on appropriate student committees.
- Maintains knowledge of current and emerging trends in the field through professional development and other opportunities.
- Perform other teaching or administrative duties as assigned, based on departmental and programmatic needs.
Required qualifications:- Master of Music, Master of the Arts or Master of Science in audio engineering, music technology, sound arts, sound design, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university preferred; the equivalent in extensive and successful professional experience in the field along with academic experience may be considered.
- Professional experience related to the functions of the position and as an audio professional.
- Teaching experience and desire to continually improve teaching skills
- Proficiency using analog and digital audio hardware and software.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the current professional music recording industry.
- Ability to work in an online environment or willing to learn.
Preferred qualifications:- Ability to create relationships among the professional audio industry in order to develop and maintain internship opportunities, attract guest speakers, and aid in career opportunities for students.
- Administrative and curriculum development experience in higher education.
- Professional experience as a performing musician, music producer, or songwriter.
Personal attributes and traits:
- Ability to advocate for others and recognize and expand their talents and potential.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues
- Evidence of problem-solving and modeling facing challenges with a calm and rational demeanor.
- Capable of effectively communicating in both oral and written format with a diverse group that may have competing interests, values, needs, and wants.
- Dedicated to teaching excellence and achieving positive outcomes.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Invitation to apply:Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume. General questions related to this application process, please contact ...@wpunj.edu.Compensation Grade AFT - Grade 24 (A)
WP Employee Benefits and Perks:We support flexible work arrangements and operate with a well-loved summer schedule. From late May through mid-August, our work week is adapted to a four-day schedule with most offices closed on Fridays, affording you more time to do what you love. To support employees' continued growth and success, we offer free tuition for you and your dependents to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree at William Paterson.When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. The University provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program that provides financial counseling among its support services. Generous state sponsored healthcare benefit plans also support your well-being needs. Visit our website to read more about our employee benefits and perks Total Rewards | William Paterson University (wpunj.edu). We hope you will join us and
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William Paterson University's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:William Paterson University celebrates the diversity of our campus and our commitment to learn from each other, and about each other. A commitment to diversity is one of the University's core values. We work to help create a more inclusive environment and university experience for faculty, students and staff at William Paterson University. Since 2015, the University has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with more than 30 percent of current students claiming Hispanic heritage.We are strong proponents of employees growing their careers at William Paterson. More than fifty percent of our roles on campus are filled by promotions from within.
We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees.We offer a wide range of resources and programs that support diversity and inclusion at William Paterson University, as well as affinity groups, associations and centers including Advancing Women in Education, LGBTQIA+ Mentorship, Center for Latinidad and The Black Cultural Center.
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