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A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

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Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

The is part of the , which also includes the , the , the , and the Center for Educational Partnerships in Music. In addition to offering some of the university's most popular majors, the college connects faculty and students with Atlanta's thriving arts scene and booming film and music industries.

Be part of the growing School of Music faculty at Georgia State University, an enterprising R-1 university in Atlanta. Our next Professor of Practice in Music Production & Audio Recording will play a vital role as the School of Music furthers Georgia State's strategic goal of demonstrating that students from all backgrounds can achieve academic and career success at high rates. Opportunities for growth and support in this position include university-level teaching fellowships and grants through the , as well as leadership in instructional innovation through our active learning classroom program.

Responsibilities

1. The selected candidate will provide instruction and collaboration in the concentration of Music Production & Audio Recording within the Bachelor of Science in Music Industry.

2. Teach undergraduate courses in Music Production, Audio Recording, Audio Post and related areas.

3. Oversee and manage recording studio spaces.

4. Participate in service at the school, college, and/or university levels.

5. Work closely with the faculty in Music Management and Music Production & Audio Recording in contributions to elevate the Music Industry Area within the School of Music.

Rich base of experience (at least 10 years) in at least one of the following: commercial music company, recording studio, publishing company, post-production facility, or experience as a working artist or producer in the field.

Graduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A Criminal History Check is required.

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online,
hybrid, and/or weekend).

For full consideration, please submit all required materials by March 15, 2024.

Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:
1) A letter of application addressing the essential and preferred qualifications as well as your teaching philosophy as it relates to the students at Georgia State University;
2) Curriculum vitae;
3) A sample of audio works (not to exceed 20 minutes) with an explanation of your role and contribution and
4) Three (3) letters of recommendation will be solicited at the time of application. The reference will receive a confidential URL to provide their letter of recommendation.

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Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Ben Yonas, Professor of Practice, byonas@gsu.edu

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Karen Vickers,
Human Resources Officer, kvickers@gsu.edu.

Official transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted.

Please note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all letters of recommendation have been received.

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.