Universityof Colorado – College of Arts & Media

The University of ColoradoDenver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitmentto creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value theability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diversebackgrounds.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Music andEntertainment Industry Studies Department (MEIS) in the College of Arts &Media (CAM) at the University of Colorado Denver (UCD) seeks an Assistant Professorin the Music Business (9-month, Tenure Track). The position will begin August2019. The successful candidate will have a teaching load of five courses peracademic year (3/2 or 2/3), with Research/Creative work and Service components.This position has a 40/40/20 split between teaching, research and service.

Withpurpose in its role as a creative catalyst in a public urban researchuniversity, The College of Arts & Media (CAM) seeks faculty in theDepartments of Music and Entertainment Studies, Film & Television andVisual Arts--who will be a diverse group--representing varied gender, racial, ethnic, sexual, and class identities.

TheCollege of Arts & Media (CAM) envisions a world made smaller, and morefully human, by the artist’s, designer’s and scholar’s interpretations of the human experience. CAM students enroll withpassion for creative expression. The goal of the faculty, staff, alumni andcommunity partners is to send them out into the world confident of purpose,ready to succeed. CAM students acquire the skills they need to excel inan academically rigorous, experiential learning environment energized bycreative exchange, real-world experience and diversity of voice.

Inaddition to having notable and relevant specialization(s) in research andcreative work, candidates will have professional affinities and the motivationto also teach, lead, model and conduct research and creative work across thethree departments in CAM (music industries, film & tv and visual arts).Experience and/or aptitude in professional practice* is prime criteria forconsideration, and an awareness/involvement to assure CAM graduates arefuture-ready to enter the creative industries. The expectations for all facultyhires will be civic engagement (to advance opportunities for students andattainment for faculty research and creative work), participation in studentrecruitment, and to be active and dynamic citizens of a culture that engagesbroadly with the community.

*persuasive speaking, networking,leadership, critical thinking, creative thinking, clear writing, projectmanagement, technological skills, financial and business, entrepreneurialskills, interpersonal skills.

About MEIS

The Musicand Entertainment Industry Studies Department in the College of Arts &Media at the University of Colorado Denver is ranked as one of the top music businessprograms in the country by Billboard. The Department of Music and EntertainmentIndustry Studies (MEIS) lives up to its name with state-of-the-art recordingstudios, private teaching studios and cutting-edge technology. This departmentis designed to prepare students for a variety of alternative careers in thearts and entertainment industries through its intense focus on commercial musicstyles.

MEIS students have access to:

• Five state-of-the-art recording studios
• 16-station piano lab, with the most up to dateapplications
• 12 student practice suites
• King Academic & Performing Arts Center –500-seat concert hall, 200-seat recital hall and multiple production studios

MEIS offers a Bachelor of Science in Music withfour emphasis areas:

Recording Arts, Music Business, Performance andSinger/Songwriting. It also offers M.S. degrees in Music in two areas:Recording Arts and the rapidly growing field of Audio Forensics. The College ofArts & Media also offers undergraduate degrees in Film and Television, ArtsPractices, Illustration, Digital Design and 3D & Digital Animation.

About the University of ColoradoDenver

TheUniversity of Colorado Denver is comprised of the Downtown Denver Campus andthe Anschutz Medical Campus. The consolidated university confers more graduatedegrees each year than any other higher education institution in Colorado,offers over 130 degree programs in 13 schools and colleges, and brings innearly $400 million annually in sponsored research.

The DenverCampus is located downtown, next to a vibrant commercial and cultural district,three major professional sports venues, the Denver Convention Center, and cityand state government offices. TheDenver Campus alone has an enrollment of over 15,000 learners and has a highlydiverse student population.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary iscommensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers afull benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, includingeligibility, is located at Employee Services.

The Universityof Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment forour faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, weconduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

The ImmigrationReform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility bedocumented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons withdisabilities.

Yourtotal compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University ofColorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributionsthat add to your bottom line.

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Diversityand Equity:

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TheUniversity of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed torecruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrativestaff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect,communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnicminorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University ofColorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters level degree with extensive industryexperience.
• Quality research, creative, and scholarlyactivity.
• Proven ability to effectively teach at theuniversity level.
• A skill set for high quality independentteaching and administrative service.
• Aptitude for professional development throughscholarly activity.
• Ability and willingness to discern and meet theneeds of students.
• Evidence of an ability to work with others in acollegial and productive manner.
• Ability to maintain a climate that is collegial,respects and values diversity, treats faculty, staff and learners fairly, andis hospitable to creativity and innovation.

PreferredQualifications:

• Terminaldegree or other academic equivalent (PhD, DMA JD, etc.).
• Minimum2 years teaching experience in Music Business.
• Minimum3-5 years’ experience in one or more of the following music industry sectors:Artist management, concert promotion, music marketing, record companyoperations and the digital music industry.
• Activeresearch agenda with published peer review journals or books.
• Curriculumand course development experience (including online courses).