What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Appointment, Music Production and Audio Engineering Program Job at LaGra position at LaGrange College?
LaGrange College seeks to fill a tenure-eligible appointment in music production and audio engineering at the assistant professor level beginning August 1, 2025.
LaGrange College seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. If you embrace our values of excellence, service, diversity, civility, and inclusion, and are committed to modeling those attributes in our community, we encourage you to submit your application for consideration.
An advanced degree related to music technology and / or production is required by the time of appointment, and a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) or other appropriate terminal degree is required for a tenure-track appointment. Candidates must be proficient in Pro Tools, Logic, and other production software and have experience with live sound and production. Teaching experience is preferred but not required.
The teaching load is 24 credits annually (typically four 3-credit courses per term) and the successful candidate will teach a variety of courses in the undergraduate programs in Music Production and Audio Engineering (B.M.) and Music (B.A.). The successful candidate will advise and mentor students, be willing to participate in recruiting prospective students, engage in service activities in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, maintain an active portfolio of professional activity and production, and collaborate with live sound and performances in Musical Theatre / Theatre Arts and audio production in Film and Media Arts. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, professional development, and institutional service, as well as an understanding of, and appreciation for, the mission of liberal arts institutions.
Interested candidates should visit to apply for the position and to view other positions available at the college. Required documents include :
- A letter of interest describing the alignment of the candidate's qualifications with the position requirements
- Current curriculum vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy
- A diversity statement describing the candidate's experience with, and advocacy for, diversity, equity, and inclusion activities in the classroom and on campus
- Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are fine at this point)
- Contact information (only) for three professional references
The review of applications will begin on February 15 and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check as a prerequisite for the position. Any questions about the position should be addressed to officeoftheVPAA@lagrange.edu.
LaGrange College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
