Description
University of Colorado | CU Denver
College of Arts & Media | Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department
Assistant Professor (TT) – Music Business
Position # 703779| CU Careers #23521

 

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

• Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department:

• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.

The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department has an opening for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (unclassified) position.

The University of Colorado Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across eight schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through boundary-breaking innovation and impactful research and creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and annual economic impact of more than $800 million. For more information, visit www.ucdenver.edu

In recognition of the need for action to combat persisting inequities within higher education and tap into the power of transdisciplinary research and collaboration as the means for addressing the grand challenges that face the creative industries in the 21st century, the College of Arts & Media is implementing a national hiring strategy to attract diverse applicants.  This strategy aims to: 

attract a diversity of scholarly and creative work, pedagogical practices and methodologies, insights and worldviews to the applicant poolattract candidates who mirror and engage with the intersectionalities in our communityattract a more inclusive breadth of qualified candidates to the applicant poolfoster greater equity across the institution

The College of Arts & Media supports the CU Denver 2030 Strategic Plan by putting diversity in action by becoming an equity-serving institution—one that provides a racially and culturally enhancing educational and work environment and a sense of belonging for all. This means sustaining a culture of belonging for all and providing the necessary resources and supports to help everyone succeed. 

This position will play a key role in leveraging CU Denver’s role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution to build institutional capacity for learner success, research, and scholarship. This position will be especially important in providing the creation of new, agile organizational structures that facilitate high-performance, interdisciplinary teams and uniquely integrate arts, humanities, and creative activities as part of CU Denver’s approaches to research and creative work.

As the first college in Colorado devoted exclusively to arts and entertainment, the College of Arts & Media understands the influence of modern trends on traditional art forms.  We combine the latest technology with traditional methods, and we encourage our students to incorporate their discoveries of art's emerging dimensions with our comprehensive instruction on its classical forms. The college enrolls 1,300 majors, has 120+ faculty and 25 professional support staff. Within the three distinct departments, Music & Entertainment Industries Studies (MEIS), Film & Television and Visual Arts. The MEIS Department primarily focuses on commercial music styles. Students are given the option to choose from four distinct emphasis areas of study: Performance, Singer/ Songwriter, Music Business, and Recording Arts. The Department of Film & Television offers students the opportunity to become knowledgeable about working in both Film & Television while delving into their special areas of interest. Degree emphasis areas in Visual Arts include Art History, Digital Animation, Digital Design, Art Practices, Illustration, and Photography. The College of Arts & Media operates two gallery spaces (the Emmanuel Gallery on the Auraria Campus, and the Next Stage Gallery in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts), that serve all faculty and students across the disciplines offered by CAM. 

To learn more about the College of Arts & Media and the University of Colorado Denver, please visit: 

College of Arts & Media - https://artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu    University of Colorado, Denver - https://www.ucdenver.edu/about-cu-denver

Department/Program Summary:

The Music & Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS) department is one of the few music programs in the United States to be recognized for its focus on modern and contemporary commercial music, located, integrated, and networked within Denver's vibrant and thriving music scene. With over 500 music students, MEIS is the largest public music department in the region—and one of the largest public higher education music programs in the nation. Our programs include industry-connected faculty, small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, five recording studios, and  student internship opportunities. MEIS alumni are frequently hired by major music industry organizations, develop successful careers in performance and recording, and serve as faculty in prestigious music programs. Collaboration with the other CAM departments of Film & Television and Visual Arts (with a focus on digital media) provides students with the integrated skills being sought by producers’, employers, and leaders in the creative indictors. MEIS faculty encourage the importance of assuring young artists, designers, creators and scholars have the tools to form their own creative identity.

Examples of Work Performed:

Teaching (40%)

• Teach a 3/2 course load in the following areas: introduction to music publishing, music licensing, music supervision, and additional music business courses as needed by the department, and pertinent to the individual’s areas of expertise
• Professors are responsible for the preparation of course syllabi, lectures, presentations, and student assignments; evaluation of student work; tracking and progress of student attendance and engagement; management of course in online platform Canvas; etc.
• All other duties and projects as designated by the Chair

Scholarship (40%)

• Conduct research and scholarship in the music publishing and licensing areas, with special attention given to emerging areas in digital platforms
• Produce a professional portfolio, a distinctive record of achievement and publication through scholarly activity and leadership in the field of music business and the creative industries
• Engage in professional development opportunities through leadership and participation in academic/professional conferences and colloquia, panels, webinars, training sessions, etc.

Service (20%)

• Engage in and contribute to the function and operations of the department, as defined by the Chair
• Work with the broader community in representing the university, department, and students

Other

• This position will be attuned to CU Denver Strategic Plan 2030 by embracing and advancing equity through research, creative work, and teaching to actively support a just, safe, and inclusive campus; committing to improving systems to support minoritized people and historically marginalized identities in order to reduce bias and create and sustain equity; and redefining success through a lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to unlock the potential for everyone to succeed.
• All other duties and projects as requested

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on educational needs and enrollments. The College of Arts & Media reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the Chair and/or Dean.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates may be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Salary:
The salary for this position has been established at $80,000.
The above salary rate represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. 

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversity and Equity:

Please contact hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu for information on disability accommodations

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

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in music or a field related to music business
• Experience teaching/instructing music business content and/or music business related academic courses in an institution of higher education or comparable creative industries environment
• Proven track record of professional development 

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be willing and able to successfully pass a national criminal and sex offender background check
• The University of Colorado Denver has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by September 1, 2021 or upon start date.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Earned Doctorate in direct or related field (ABD considered) Three or more years of successful experience teaching at the post-secondary level, with experience in music business and licensing/publishing areas 
• Significant experience and success in the music and creative industries on a national/international level 
Extensive experience in the performance/composition area(s), with a national/international reputation 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain effective teaching with a diverse group of students and working relationships with an accomplished faculty and skilled professional staff.Capacity to develop collaborative educational activities at cultural institutions in a dynamic and lively urban environment.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold student confidentiality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of methodologies, developments, emerging and current trends within the industry 
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of empathy, tact and diplomacy.
• Successful experience in music publishing, licensing and music supervision.
• Ability to develop courses that advance students in programmatic, departmental, and college goals to ensure that students are future ready.
Support learning through student engagement by creating a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning.Demonstrated knowledge in developing and monitoring student learning outcomes and student assessment strategies.Technological proficiency with online/remote learning platforms (e.g. Canvas) and ability to integrate technology in the classroom Commitment to student-centered learning initiatives Capacity and willingness to embrace diversity and inclusivity in campus community, curricular initiatives, the music industry, and perspectives 

 

Application Instructions:

 

Applications for this position will NOT be accepted on this website or via email to Human Resources after March 18, 2022.

Please direct ALL inquires, nominations and questions to Peak Talent Search.

Peak Talent Search is assisting the University of Colorado Denver in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be submitted using Peak Talent's applicant page. 

LINKS TO APPLICANT PAGE:

Assistant Professor Music Business

http://www.peaktalentsearch.com/candidatesjob-openings.html#!/a27e4284-492b-4ad9-8a89-48d190cc2e5b/detail

 

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Nov 29, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing