Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) · 3 months ago
Music Production Assistant Professor and Program Lead
Lakewood, CO
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$68K/yr - $72K/yr
5+ years expRocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is seeking an Assistant Professor and Program Lead for its Music Production program within the Digital Arts + Media department. The role involves providing academic leadership, improving student learning, and overseeing the curriculum while supporting faculty and managing program operations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teaching + Instruction: Program Leads at RMCAD teach an approved course load. They may also coordinate studio activities and portfolio reviews as part of their teaching activities
Maintain a high standard of teaching effectiveness
Offer peer-to-peer instructional mentorship, coaching, and support to part-time faculty (new and those identified as needing additional support and guidance) in teaching, curricular implementation, and assessment
Maintain a practice of scholarship, professional achievement, and ongoing professional/creative research
Studio Coordination + Facilities: Oversee inventories, orders, and equipment repairs
Create, implement, and administer safety protocols through education and training of all faculty and students, while documenting and authenticating certification of safety training for all facilities users
Establish and track lab utilization metrics of student, faculty, and staff, workshops, and consumable materials provided
Coordinate, develop, and conduct workshops for students and faculty
Work collaboratively with faculty and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds
Assist faculty and students with fabrication and design questions
Development and create video tutorials as needed for studio instruction
Curricular Leadership: Lead the assessment of student learning within the program by identifying, implementing, and managing assessment projects
Monitor curricular, co-curricular, and assessment trends within the program and the higher education industry
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) - revising, designing, and developing course curriculum or program requirements, as required
Oversee Subject Matter Experts (SME) in course revision, design, and development activities, (including new courses). Manage and coordinate contracts in collaboration with the Department Chair
Supervise and/or coordinate with Division/Department Coordinators, if and as assigned
Program Operations: Assist the department chair (as requested) with course set-up reviews, syllabi approvals, course observations
Assist the department chair with hiring part-time faculty. This may include, but is not limited to application reviews, interviewing, and making hiring recommendations to the department chair
Purchase determined supplies, equipment, etc. as approved in the budget. Support consistent fiscal management practices in collaboration with department and division leadership
Provide information related to program budgets, faculty assignments, scheduling, student needs, curriculum, and program related initiatives to the department chair
Provide coordination and support for program events, activities, initiatives, and meetings - including but not limited to student clubs or groups, professional associations, community organizations, and program advisory boards
Support students with respect to grade changes, prerequisite waivers, incompletes, section switches, etc. as needed. Help with student complaints and concerns in collaboration with faculty, advising, and the department chair
Program Development: Work collaboratively with all departments to support program health and student recruitment, enrollment, and success efforts, including, but not limited to admissions, marketing, advising, academic, and co-curricular divisions
In collaboration with senior leadership, department chairs, and deans, support the research, analysis, design, build, launch, growth targets, and maintenance of new degree and non-degree academic programs
Participate in regional, state, and specialized accreditation efforts, as needed
Attend events, co-curricular activities, strategic initiative activities, accreditation activities, advisory boards, regional and local community events important to RMCAD, its programs, faculty, and leaders
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Masters degree in Music Composition, Computer Music, Sound/Sonic Art, Music Technology, Multi- or Intermedia Art, or closely related field
Experience in managing a music, recording, or audio production studio space
2 years of academic, program, or organizational leadership
3 years of teaching experience in an accredited postsecondary institution
3 years of professional experience in music production, sound design, or related studio-based practice
Must live in or relocate to the Denver Metro area
Preferred
Terminal degree—MFA, DMA, or Ph.D. (ABD considered)—in Music Composition, Computer Music, Sound/Sonic Art, Music Technology, Multi- or Intermedia Art, or closely related fields
Evidence of creative, professional, and/or scholarly achievement - documented in a portfolio and curriculum vitae in alignment with academic or commercial music industry standards
Experience in curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and online education
Proficiency and the ability to teach a variety of courses across the music production curriculum (including, but not limited to composition, music theory, sound design, audio recording + production, spatial audio, sound for screen-based media, and sound art)
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Time Off Package including paid vacation, sick and holidays (7 Most Observed, Birthday, & December Gift Holidays)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Basic Life & AD&D
Short & Long Term Disability
401k employer match
Tuition Assistance
Other Voluntary Benefits Offered
Company
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD)
A premier art and design school in the Denver area, RMCAD is an innovative, rigorous, and community-oriented global learning environment that inspires passion for critical thinking and prepares learners to be forces of change in the creative industries, our communities, and the world!
201-500 employees
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