Job Description Summary
MUSIC Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Technology (one year appointment, non-tenure track) : Oakland University, School of Music, Theatre and Dance, invites applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Technology position to join our music faculty in a growing program, beginning August 15, 2024.
Primary responsibilities : teach general education and undergraduate music major courses in music technology and music composition.
Potential course load : Computer-based Music Composition (gen-ed; online), Creative Composition I & II (music tech major;
online), Music Technology I & II (music tech major), Interactive Computer Music, Senior Projects in Music Technology, and serving as coordinator of our music technology program along with other possible teaching duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue growth and visibility in their career, while maintaining a strong commitment to teaching, recruiting / retention, and service to the field.
Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in music technology, or music composition with cognate in music technology, and experience teaching at the University level.
Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, go to and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and a diversity statement.
The diversity statement describes candidate’s interest or effects in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g. through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, or research.
Contact information for references will be requested in the Professional Reference section of the application and a link provided through which references can submit letters.
A review of applications will begin on July 31, 2024. Questions may be directed to Jeffrey Heisler, Chair, Department of Music jaheisle@oakland.
edu. School / College & Department / Program Summary Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) is a leading center of performing arts education in Southeast Michigan, offering outstanding educational and performance opportunities to students, where they learn and grow as musicians, actors, dancers, designers, arts educators, and researchers in a collaborative and supportive environment.
More About Oakland University The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan.
The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing.
As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community.
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