Adjunct Faculty, Music Business (History of the Recording Industry

Adjunct Faculty, Music Business (History of the Recording Industry)

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The Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite applications for an Instructor in the Department of Music at Hofstra University. The Department of Music welcomes applications from candidates with expertise in the history of the recording industry and music copyright law. The Instructor's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching an undergraduate course focused on the history of the recording industry, from the invention of the phonograph to contemporary digital and emerging technologies
• Introducing students to U.S. copyright law as it applies to musical compositions and sound recordings
• Addressing topics such as copyright ownership, duration, infringement, reversion rights, and evolving legal frameworks
• Engaging students in analysis of current music industry issues, including artificial intelligence and recent copyright cases
• Developing and maintaining course materials, syllabi, and assessments aligned with departmental and university standards
• Supporting efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students

Bachelor's degree required and/or equivalent professional experience working in the music industry, music publishing, and expertise in music copyright. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment.

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

All applications received by August 31st, 2026 will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to Terrance Tompkins, Department of Music.

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Salary/Salary Range - $1,458-$1,585 per credit hour

Hofstra University provides the above salary as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.