Full-time Instructor of Music and Recording Technology

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Full-time Instructor of Music and Recording Technology

Salary

$0.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

BRCC10142024

Department

Baton Rouge Community College

Opening Date

10/14/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Supplemental Information

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Full-time Instructor of Music and Recording Technology. The Full-time Instructor of Music and Recording Technology in the Liberal Arts Department. This is a full-time position.

REPORTS TO :

Fine Arts and Communication Department Chair

COMPENSATION:

Anticipated starting salary will be commensurate with education and work experience. For more information about Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), visit http://www.mybrcc.edu/ .

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume/CV, transcripts, and names of contact information for three (3) work-related references. These documents must be attached to your application to be considered.

Incomplete applications will not be considered

CONTACT INFORMATION:

LaTasha Howard, MBA

Office of Human Resources

Baton Rouge Community College

201 Community College Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

RecruitTalent@mybrcc.edu

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.

This organization participates in the E-Verify program. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at (888) 464-4218.

BRCC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire BRCC family. We don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our institution.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

As an executive branch state agency, the Baton Rouge Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five (5) years.

Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator’s website at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/office-of-state-ada-coordinator/ .

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM:

• Master’s degree in Music (or any graduate degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Music)

• At least two years teaching college-level music recording technology courses (Pro Tools, etc.) including serving as a graduate assistant

• Pro Tools certification and/or demonstrable professional profile as an accomplished audio recording engineer.

• Proficient in music production, audio engineering, or sound recording, with a portfolio of professional work.

• Proficient in teaching or training within a higher education setting or equivalent industry experience.

• Proficient with digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, or Ableton Live.

• Proficient knowledge of developments within the audio recording industry and common industry business practices.

• Proficient understanding of music history and theory.

• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and industry.

• Basic skill in the creation of engaging lesson plans, interactive activities, and hands-on experiences to enhance the learning process.

• Basic skill in program management, including curriculum development, assessment, and student advisement.

• Basic presentation skills for conducting lectures, workshops, and seminars.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Music with an emphasis in music production, audio recording, sound design, or related subjects

• At least five years teaching college-level music recording technology courses (Pro Tools, etc.) including serving as a graduate assistant

• Professional profile as a practicing audio engineer

• Experience in film scoring, multimedia sound design, or live sound engineering.

• Knowledge of diverse music genres and their cultural significance.

• Academic program management

• Budget management

• Equipment management

• Familiarly with course content delivery using a learning management system (LMS) such as Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, etc.

• Track record of cross-disciplinary collaboration

• Involvement in community outreach and service related to music and audio engineering

• Engagement with music industry stakeholders

Job Concepts

The Instructor of Music and Recording Technology plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of music recording engineers and ensuring the success and growth of BRCC’s Music Studio Production program. The Instructor of Music and Recording Technology is responsible for teaching courses in music history, theory, and recording technology while also overseeing the management and development of the Music Studio Production program and its recording studio facilities. This role requires a combination of instructional excellence, program administration, equipment maintenance, and industry engagement to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, workforce-centered education and the success of the program.

30%

• Teach the equivalent of five (5) face-to-face and online courses per semester (fall and spring)

20%

• Program management, including advising students

15%

• College service (committee assignments, recruitment events, etc.)

15%

• Develop and revise curricula

15%

• Professional development (conferences, workshops, publications, etc.)

5%

• Other duties as assigned

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.