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Adjunct Faculty MTECH
- Dobbs Ferry, NY, New York, United States
- Faculty Part Time
- 3,750
The Music Production & Record Arts Program in the Communications & The Arts Department of the School of Liberal Arts at Mercy University seeks a passionate, dedicated, and experienced Music Production instructor. This position offers opportunities to teach Electronic Music Production I, Electronic Music Production II, Synthesis, Electronic Music Performance, Game Music, and MAX/MSP, as well as other courses commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications in those areas, up to a maximum of three sections per semester.
Instructors may also be asked to assist with program assessment and development and to attend the occasional program, department, or school meeting.
We welcome applications from candidates with strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment. A master’s degree (M. Mus., M.A., M.S., MFA) in Music Production, Music Technology, Studio Composition, or related discipline is required. Candidates with a DMA or Ph.D. in Music, with a record of professional accomplishments in Music Production, will also receive consideration.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Electronic applications must include:
- A cover letter
- A current curriculum vitae, including a listing of any scholarly/musical accomplishments
- The names and contact information for at least three references
Schedule & Location:
The course sections for this position are offered on Monday mornings and afternoons, exclusively at our Dobbs Ferry campus.
Required Educational Credentials:
- A master’s (M. Mus., M.A., M.S., MFA, etc.) or doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Music Production, Music Technology, Studio Composition, or related discipline. A DMA or Ph.D in Music, with a record of professional accomplishments in Music Production will also receive consideration.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Requires a commitment to excellent and inclusive teaching, working with a diverse population of undergraduate students.
- Experience teaching Electronic Music Production lecture and lab courses to undergraduate students is strongly preferred.
- Professional-level fluency with Ableton Live and a good working knowledge of Pro Tools are required. Experience with MAX/MSP and Native Instruments Komplete is a plus.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly with BlackBoard and/or BlackBoard Ultra, as well as teleconferencing software, particularly Zoom and BlackBoard Collaborate, strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Strong computer and audio engineering skills required.
Physical/Other Requirements:
- Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies.
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About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
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