Music Production Subject Matter Expert Job at Rocky Mountain College of Art + De

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT-MUSIC BUSINESS, AUDIO RECORDING PRODUCTION

ONLINE ADJUNCT FACULTY

Target Salary : $2300-$3150 per class, per term

Job Function :

Develop course instruction content and media in the area of music business, audio recording and production, and audio production for multimedia. Across eight foundations courses and the remaining core curriculum, students develop audio industry competencies of recording, editing, and then mixing sound for multimedia projects in alignment with current music and recording industry business practices. Through applied project work focused on the integration of technical, organizational, and creative skills, students learn industry standard software and sound production practices for music, dialog, foley, automated dialog replacement (ADR), sound effects, and music sequencing. Students also learn techniques and professional workflows for sound mixing. Priority is given to mixing for visual media, with additional exposure to radio and podcast production. Through applied projects focused on the integration of technical, organizational, creative, and research skills, students learn industry standard approaches to mixing diegetic and non-diegetic sound. Mixing is addressed from both practical and theoretical perspectives informed by music cognition, auditory scene analysis, and digital audio theory.

In music business courses, students will acquire broad familiarity with music industry trends and the range of possible careers in music and sound production. Students will engage with professional skills required of content producers, pre- and post-production processes, and standard financial, legal, and organizational relationships. Through topical lectures and applied exercises addressing music industry operations, artist rights, accounting practices, and professional development, students will understand career options and begin to acquire the professional and communication skills needed to engage in the field.

About RMCAD :

RMCAD is dedicated to living its mission and values, specifically that "Our students come first." The college continuously works with faculty and staff towards developing an evolving student-ready paradigm. RMCAD is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and maintains a policy of inclusiveness that recognizes values and reflects the diversity of the community it serves. The college fosters a dynamic learning and working environment that encourages multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas. We welcome people from a multitude of backgrounds who are committed to creativity, academic excellence, societal and cultural evolution and betterment, civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Coordinate and collaborate with Music Production Department chair to plan, schedule, and execute course development projects within 12-week timeframes for initialization and completion.
• Provide detailed course content for delivery across an 8-week term, according to RMCAD online instructional needs and standards.
• Provide timely, periodic, and meaningful updates on progress to both the Department Chair and any instructional designers supporting the course development project.
• Provide organized presentations, discussion prompts, assignments, and relevant critique formats as part of a contemporary and progressive music pedagogy that aligns with the course description and course learning outcomes.

Qualifications :

HOW TO APPLY :

Review of applicants will begin immediately. Please use the online application link to submit your cover letter, CV, and examples of your professional work (website link or digital portfolio of 3 relevant projects), and student work (preferred but not required). PDF format is preferred, however the size limit for individual files is 5MB.

Pay Range : $2,440 - $3,340 per month

Salary : $2,300 - $3,150