Faculty Position Commercial Music and Technology

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 82031 - 113974

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

Vanguard University of Southern California invites applications for a creative and visionary Professor of Commercial Music and Technology to join our vibrant Department of Music. This faculty member will inspire students to pursue careers in cutting-edge music production sound design commercial artistry and worship technology all within a Christ-centered community dedicated to integrating faith and artistic expression. The role offers the opportunity to shape the future of commercial music education by fostering both technical mastery and spiritual growth equipping students to serve both the church and the music industry with excellence and integrity. Vanguards commitment to academic rigor and Christian discipleship creates a unique environment where innovation and faith intersect.

Essential Functions:

Teach undergraduate courses in areas such as:

o Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

o Studio Production and Recording Techniques

o Live Sound

o Songwriting and Arranging for Commercial Music

o Music Business and Entrepreneurship

o History of American Popular Music

Supervise student projects and mentor students pursuing careers in commercial music artistry studio production and worship technology.

Manage oversee and ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the on-campus recording studio providing a high-quality cutting-edge learning environment for students.

Maintain an active professional practice in music technology and/or commercial music.

Collaborate with faculty across the department to advance innovative curriculum design. Contribute to departmental service recruitment and student mentoring.

Teach other courses as assigned to meet departmental needs.

Serve actively on departmental college and university committees in support of Vanguards mission.

Participate fully in campus life including chapel and faculty development activities

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in Music Technology Commercial Music Recording Arts or a closely related field (Doctorate preferred).

Demonstrated expertise in music technology audio production or commercial music performance.

Evidence of effective teaching and student mentoring at the college or university level.

Active engagement in professional work within recording studio contexts (recording performing producing or engineering).

Commitment to the integration of Christian faith and learning consistent with the mission of Vanguard University.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate in a relevant field.

Extensive professional experience in commercial music production or related industries.

Strong record of student mentorship and industry networking.

Ability to develop partnerships with churches studios and the broader music industry.

Salary:

Full-time position. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for an appointment to an endowed professorship with additional compensation.

Assistant Professor: $60595 to $81501

Associate Professor: $70676 to $95190

Professor: $82031 to $113974

Placement at an appropriate rank (e.g. Assistant Associate or Full Professor) and initial salary are dependent upon education and experience and are based on Vanguards faculty compensation schedule. The upper range is reserved for candidates who demonstrate the highest level of proficiency within a particular rank. Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits package.

Vanguard offers both tenure-track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidates qualifications at the time of hire.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete and submit the application along with the required documents. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.

Accompanying Essays:

1. Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ. Please provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ. Include current church attendance ministry outreach and service involvement any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or other Pentecostal churches.

2. Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University. Explain what you believe to be the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.

3. Integration of Faith Teaching and Scholarship. Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.

Curriculum vitae includes:

Colleges/universities attended location & degree or units earned.

Majors or fields of study undergrad & graduate majors minors & areas of concentration.

With the most recent a chronological listing of teaching experience - name and location of institutions title/academic rank full/part-time dates of employment

A specific listing of courses previously taught

Publications presentations honors awards and memberships in professional organizations

With the most recent employment position/title full/part-time dates of employment

Any other qualifying experience paid/voluntary other.

References - Names e-mail and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities.

Pastoral reference letter - Pastor or church leader.

Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.

* All of the above requested attachments must be included with your application in order to be considered. Applications will be accepted until position is filled or until there are a sufficient number of applicants.

Position Summary:Vanguard University of Southern California invites applications for a creative and visionary Professor of Commercial Music and Technology to join our vibrant Department of Music. This faculty member will inspire students to pursue careers in cutting-edge music production sound desig...