Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is seeking a Program Lead and Studio Coordinator for its Music Production program within the Digital Arts + Media department. The Program Lead will provide academic leadership and administrative support, focusing on curriculum, improving student learning and success, mentoring and supporting part-time faculty, and assisting the department chair with administrative functions.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in music technology, immersive music and spatial audio, sound design, commercial media production workflows, and industry professional practice. This position supports the continued design, development, and delivery of dynamic, studio-centered curricula and oversees the Rocky Mountain Sound Lab (RMSL), an advanced on-campus facility for sound recording, music composition, screen scoring, immersive audio, interactive sound, digital music performance, and multimedia post-production.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Masters degree in Music Composition, Computer Music, Sound / Sonic Art, Music Technology, Multi- or Intermedia Art, or closely related field.
- Experience in managing a music, recording, or audio production studio space.
- 2 years of academic, program, or organizational leadership.
- 3 years of teaching experience in an accredited postsecondary institution.
- 3 years of professional experience in music production, sound design, or related studio-based practice.
- Must live in or relocate to the Denver Metro area.
Preferred Qualifications :
Terminal degree—MFA, DMA, or Ph.D. (ABD considered)—in Music Composition, Computer Music, Sound / Sonic Art, Music Technology, Multi- or Intermedia Art, or closely related fields.Evidence of creative, professional, and / or scholarly achievement - documented in a portfolio and curriculum vitae in alignment with academic or commercial music industry standards.Experience in curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and online education.Proficiency and the ability to teach a variety of courses across the music production curriculum.Primary Responsibilities :
Teach an approved course load and coordinate studio activities and portfolio reviews.Maintain a high standard of teaching effectiveness and offer peer-to-peer instructional mentorship, coaching, and support to part-time faculty.Oversee inventories, orders, and equipment repairs, and create, implement, and administer safety protocols.Establish and track lab utilization metrics and coordinate, develop, and conduct workshops for students and faculty.Lead the assessment of student learning within the program and serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in course revision, design, and development activities.Assist the department chair with course set-up reviews, syllabi approvals, course observations, and hiring part-time faculty.Provide information related to program budgets, faculty assignments, scheduling, student needs, curriculum, and program-related initiatives.Other Benefits :
Hybrid work environmentTime Off Package including paid vacation, sick and holidaysFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Medical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceBasic Life & AD&DShort & Long Term Disability401k employer matchTuition AssistanceRocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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