What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Faculty, Music Technology, Online position at University of Maine?
UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.
UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.
The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the position of Part-Time Faculty to teach Music Technology in our Contemporary and Popular Music program.
The successful candidate will be experienced in contemporary music styles. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in music technology, specifically with large format consoles, transducers, processors, and one or more of the following: Pro Tools, Ableton, ear training for audio engineers, audio electronics, Arduino programming, Dolby Atmos, and live event production. The instructor must demonstrate a command of online teaching platforms. This position is for an adjunct who can teach via online modalities.
Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with the UMS COVID protocols which currently include but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found on our Together For Maine site.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Music or another related discipline from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Four or more years of related and verifiable work experience
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the college level using multiple online teaching platforms
- Experience in a professional recording studio
- Strong commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Demonstrated ability to develop and participate in programs designed to enhance the experience of music majors through excellent teaching and creative curriculum development
- Professional experience in music technology, specifically with large format consoles, transducers, processors, and one or more of the following: Pro Tools, Ableton, ear training for audio engineers, audio electronics, Arduino programming, Dolby Atmos, and live event production
Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position" below. You will need to create an applicant profile and upload:
- a cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
- a resume/curriculum vitae
- contact information for three professional references.
You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, the self-identification of veteran status form, and a PATFA Availablity form. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa Sponsorship support.
Review of applications will begin on December 14, 2022. Materials received after December 13, 2022, will be considered at the discretion of the university.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
The University of Maine at Augusta is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754 or at 207.581.1226.
