Assistant Professor of Recording Engineering; Music Technology

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor of Recording Engineering (Music Technology)

COMPENSATION RANGE: $57,000.00 - $64,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty

DEPARTMENT: School of Music Office

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/17/2026

The University of Northern Colorado School of Music invites applications for an instructor and Recording/Mixing Engineer (Music Technology) position beginning August 2026. This faculty position combines teaching, creative activity, and service with an active role as a recording engineer supporting School of Music projects involving faculty and students. The successful candidate will contribute to the Music Technology area within a professional hybrid recording environment.

UNC’s facilities include a Pro Tools HDX-based studio with analog/digital integration. The candidate will help leverage these resources to provide students with industry‑relevant recording and mixing experiences across a range of musical styles.

• Record, edit, and mix audio projects across a wide range of musical genres and ensemble configurations while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in recording and hybrid mixing.
• Mentor students in studio workflow, session management, critical listening, and hybrid analog/digital production techniques.
• Operate, maintain, and further develop recording facilities, including Pro Tools HDX systems, analog mixers, and outboard processing.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues and university ensembles on recording projects and maintain an active agenda of creative and/or scholarly activity.
• Contribute to student recruitment, curriculum development, and the continued growth of the program, supporting UNC’s mission as a Hispanic‑Serving Institution through inclusive teaching, mentorship, and engagement.

• Master’s degree in Audio Engineering, Music Technology, Recording Arts, or a related field.
• Professional experience in high‑level, large‑scale recording studio environments at a level that would qualify the candidate for graduate‑level teaching.
• Demonstrated expertise recording/mixing multiple styles.
• Advanced proficiency with Avid Pro Tools Ultimate (HDX‑based systems).
• Strong knowledge of microphone techniques for acoustic and amplified ensembles.
• Experience with hybrid workflows and outboard integration.
• Portfolio demonstrating high‑quality professional work.
• Evidence of potential for effective collegiate teaching.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Terminal degree (DMA, Ph.D., or equivalent).
• Three years of collegiate teaching experience.
• Experience teaching hybrid mixing, signal flow, and production workflows.
• Experience with large‑format consoles (e.g., SSL) and complex ensemble recording.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance, as well as a selection of defined contribution retirement plans for all full‑time positions. Employees receive sick leave and other leave options that may be available based on position. Full‑time employees are eligible for tuition waiver benefits, and dependents and spouses of UNC employees with a status of 0.5 FTE or higher are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50% of in‑state tuition charges.

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