Adjunct Faculty, Music Technology at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
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Adjunct Faculty, Music Technology
Position Number:999972
School/Division:Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties
Full-Time or Part-Time:Part-Time
Description:The Department of Music at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for two Assistant Adjunct Professors in Music Technology for Fall 2025.
Hofstra University is located on Long Island near New York City (25 miles east of Manhattan), with its wealth of business, entertainment, and cultural opportunities. For more information about our graduate programs, our faculty, and our students, applicants are encouraged to visit our PhD and MA programs’ websites at https://www.hofstra.edu/music/.
The Hofstra University Department of Music invites applications for two assistant adjunct faculty members to teach MUST 100 course. This course introduces students to the foundational tools and techniques of modern music production, focusing on the two industry-standard digital audio workstations (DAWs): Logic Pro and Pro Tools. Through hands-on projects, students will develop practical skills in audio recording, editing, mixing, and sound design, while exploring the creative and technical possibilities of both platforms. Students will complete individual and collaborative projects that demonstrate their ability to integrate sound design with recording and mixing processes, using both Logic Pro and Pro Tools as creative production environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Technology, Audio Engineering, or a closely related field;
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Logic Pro and Pro Tools;
- Practical experience in music production, recording, or sound design.
Preferred Quals Summary:
- Master’s degree in Music Technology, Sound Design, Composition, or a related field;
- Experience teaching at the college or university level;
- A strong professional portfolio in music production, engineering, or sound design;
- Familiarity with synthesis, MIDI programming, and audio mixing in educational or commercial environments.
Special Instructions:
Applications should be submitted electronically and include the following
- Letter of application with documented professional experience.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Names and contact information, including email address, of three professional references.
Deadline:
Open until filled
Tenure Track:No
Date Posted:06/18/2025
EEO Statement:Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range:$1,458-$1,711 per credit hour
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