Professor of Practice or Assistant Professor of Music: Music Industry and Technology

Professor of Practice or Assistant Professor of Music:
Music Industry and Technology

Posting Number: F01791P | Department: USD-Music |

Location:

Vermillion, SD | Posting Date: 01/29/2026 | Closing Date:
Open Until Filled | Appointment Start:
August 22, 2026 | Salary: $45,000 – $55,000 | Duration: 9 months | Appointment Type:
Regular | Full-time: 100%

Design, organize, and articulate a multi-year vision for the Music Industry and Technology curriculum. Teach courses such as Intro to Music Technology, Advanced Sound Production and Recording, Music Industry Business and Law, and lead a contemporary music ensemble. Track graduate outcomes and align course competencies with transferable skills for professional employment. Manage the light, sound, and recording requirements of the Music Department’s performance spaces, including training and supervising student workers.

Provide secondary responsibilities such as applied studio lessons, committee work, supervising independent studies, and other projects as appropriate. Teach online courses as part of the normal workload. Excellence in teaching and recruiting is expected in the classroom, on campus, and in the greater community.

• Bachelor’s degree in a music technology related field and relevant music industry experience required.
• Master’s or Doctorate preferred; a terminal degree is required for a tenure-track position.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one digital audio workstation (e.g., Logic Pro or Ableton Live).
• Experience in digital music production, including recording and mixing.
• Success in teaching and recruiting; instrumental performance and teaching experience preferred.
• Preferred instruments: bassoon, guitar, oboe, piano, trumpet, or other woodwinds.

Applications will only be accepted online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
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Please include the following with your application:

• Application Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• References
• College and/or Graduate Transcript
• Link to your website and/or digital portfolio demonstrating relevant music industry experience

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Media File/Portfolio
• Reference List

Amanda Lynch, Office of the Dean
Music Industry and Technology Screening Committee
College of Fine Arts
University of South Dakota
414

E. Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
amanda.lynch

Estimated Salary: $45,000 – $55,000 per year. 9‑month term. 100% full-time appointment. Regular full‑time.

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