Professor, Music Production

Position Summary

SCAD Atlanta is seeking a highly qualified and passionate professor of music production to join its dedicated, award-winning faculty in the Sound Design department within the School of Film and Acting, and help prepare students for rapidly evolving careers in music and audio. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping a progressive curriculum that spans technical mastery, creative artistry, and cultural context, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration across SCAD locations and fostering connections with related disciplines such as sound design, film scoring, interactive media, and live event production.

The successful candidate will bring meaningful professional experience in the music production industry. They will be passionate about teaching at the college level, where they have the opportunity to motivate students and faculty to think creatively, critically, and innovatively. They should be adept at guiding diverse groups of students through a curriculum that moves from foundational music theory and studio fundamentals all the way through to a professional capstone experience, with a deep understanding of music production methodologies, industry practices, and the evolving technological landscape shaping the field.

The ideal candidate brings expert knowledge of the modern studio environment, with hands-on experience in areas such as stereo mixing, immersive and spatial audio, electronic music production, music for media, and live sound and event production. They will inspire students to develop both the technical precision and the artistic voice required to succeed as producers, engineers, songwriters, and music directors. A key role will be cultivating critical listening and creative curiosity in students, empowering them to make intentional, informed production decisions across formats and genres.

The candidate will possess fluency in industry-standard digital audio workstations and production tools, and will bring a strong command of the studio workflows - tracking, mixing, and mastering - that define professional practice. Equally important is a commitment to the cultural and historical dimensions of the craft, with the ability to ground students' creative work in the rich musical traditions, from gospel and blues through contemporary production, that continue to shape the industry today.

The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking educator who thrives in an environment that values collaboration, creative risk-taking, and the development of well-rounded musical professionals. SCAD seeks a professor who is ready to make a lasting impact on the future of music production and inspire the next generation of producers, engineers, and sonic storytellers.

Duties and responsibilities

• Duties may vary and other duties may be assigned.
  SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning in a positively oriented university environment. In and out of the classroom, the professor is required to work toward the achievement of this mission.
  
  The professor is required to fulfill teaching assignments as determined by contact hours and as outlined in the Employment Agreement.
  
  The professor is required to meet teaching responsibilities and expectations as outlined in the SCAD Faculty Handbook. For example:
  
  • planning and preparation for teaching;
  
  • maintaining an active and engaged classroom environment;
  
  • syllabus design, submission, and approval;
  
  • holding office hours and midterm grade reviews to provide feedback to students;
  
  • being available to students outside of regular class hours through extra help sessions, extended learning opportunities, and study (field) trips;
  
  • conducting course- and program-level assessment.
  
  The professor is required to meet professional responsibilities and expectations as outlined in the SCAD Faculty Handbook. For example:
  
  • modeling professionalism;
  
  • fulfilling grading and academic documentation requirements;
  
  • recording attendance;
  
  • following academic policies and regulations;
  
  • supporting academic assessment and institutional effectiveness efforts.
  
  The professor must be available to attend on-ground and…