Recording Arts and Technology Assistant Teaching Professor - Department of Performing Arts

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Requirements

The Department of Performing Arts at Georgetown University is currently searching for a full-time, non-tenure line position in Recording Arts and Technology to begin August 1, 2020. The successful candidate will be appointed as an Assistant Teaching Professor. This position represents a critical area of teaching and support within the Music Program generally and in the BA degree program in American Musical Culture, in particular the degree track in Music and Media Studies.

The teaching load is two current core courses in recording arts and technology per semester, with teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate level. Additional responsibilities include management of our university recording studio, advisement for the purchase and maintenance of departmental equipment, direction for student projects (most often in the form of capstones) and as technical support for professional performances sponsored by the Music Program (including the Friday Music concert series and related events). Additional expertise in related areas (film and media studies, journalism) is preferred. The department is especially interested in candidates whose professional work links to the music program's strengths in American Musical Culture. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to build upon our diverse intellectual community and to engage the Washington D.C. region.

The Music Program seeks a candidate with a strong commitment to collaborating with colleagues and to innovative teaching and mentorship as well as an established professional record within the field of recording arts. An undergraduate degree is required (Master's preferred) with a proven record of professional success. A record of teaching experience in Recording Techniques and Technology is required, including significant work with professional software, sound design and engineering, mixing, podcasting, and related knowledge of recording equipment and practical skills to prepare students for a professional career in the music and entertainment industries.

Georgetown University is one of the world's leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. We are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service. Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit University. Drawing upon the 450-year-old legacy of Jesuit education, we provide students with a world-class learning experience focused on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures and beliefs. Students are challenged to engage in the world and become men and women in the service of others, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community.

The Georgetown University Department of Performing Arts fosters artistic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, socially engaged performance, and the spirit of collaboration. Home to the College's undergraduate degree programs in American Musical Culture and Theater & Performance Studies as well as dozens of performing groups in music, theater, and dance, the Department features a renowned faculty and close partnerships with leading arts organizations from the D.C. region and beyond.

This is a 2-part application process. For your application to be fully considered, the following must be completed by close of business on February 15, 2020:

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions to create an applicant profile in the Georgetown application system. Please refer to the step-by-step guide for completing Part 1.

2. Submit the required application materials below per the instructions on the Interfolio posting for this position found at https://apply.interfolio.com/68297

• a letter of application describing their teaching experience and professional qualifications
• curriculum vitae
• three letters of reference

Applications will be considered complete when documents are uploaded in both locations. Applications not submitted in both locations will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

Please do not send other materials at this time; additional materials may be requested at a later date.

Incomplete submissions and those arriving after February 15, 2020 (close of the business day at 5:00 p.m. EST) will not be considered.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.



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