Professor, Music Production

Position Summary SCAD Atlanta is seeking a highly qualified and passionate professor of music production to join its dedicated, award‑winning faculty in the Sound Design department within the School of Film and Acting, and help prepare students for rapidly evolving careers in music and audio. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping a progressive curriculum that spans technical mastery, creative artistry, and cultural context, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration across SCAD locations and fostering connections with related disciplines such as sound design, film scoring, interactive media, and live event production. The successful candidate will bring meaningful professional experience in the music production industry and a passion for teaching at the college level, motivating students and faculty to think creatively, critically, and innovatively. They will be adept at guiding diverse groups of students through a curriculum that moves from foundational music theory and studio fundamentals all the way through to a professional capstone experience, with a deep understanding of music production methodologies, industry practices, and the evolving technological landscape shaping the field. The ideal candidate brings expert knowledge of the modern studio environment, with hands‑on experience in stereo mixing, immersive and spatial audio, electronic music production, music for media, and live sound and event production. They will inspire students to develop both the technical precision and the artistic voice required to succeed as producers, engineers, songwriters, and music directors. A key role will be cultivating critical listening and creative curiosity in students, empowering them to make intentional, informed production decisions across formats and genres. The candidate will possess fluency in industry‑standard digital audio workstations and production tools, and will bring a strong command of the studio workflows—tracking, mixing, and mastering—that define professional practice. Equally important is a commitment to the cultural and historical dimensions of the craft, with the ability to ground students' creative work in the rich musical traditions, from gospel and blues through contemporary production, that continue to shape the industry today. The successful candidate will be a forward‑thinking educator who thrives in an environment that values collaboration, creative risk‑taking, and the development of well‑rounded musical professionals. SCAD seeks a professor who is ready to make a lasting impact on the future of music production and inspire the next generation of producers, engineers, and sonic storytellers. Duties and responsibilities Strategically prepare content and deliver courses in a way that supports SCAD’s mission of engaged teaching and learning. Teach assigned courses as determined by contact hours and the Employment Agreement. Meet teaching responsibilities and expectations defined in the SCAD Faculty Handbook, including: planning and preparation for teaching; maintaining an active and engaged classroom environment; syllabus design, submission, and approval; holding office hours and providing timely feedback; being available to students outside of regular class hours through extra help sessions, extended learning opportunities, and study tours; conducting course‑ and program‑level assessment. Meet professional responsibilities and expectations including: modeling professionalism; fulfilling grading and academic documentation requirements; recording attendance; following academic policies and regulations; supporting academic assessment and institutional effectiveness efforts. Participate in department and university events and initiatives upon request, such as faculty councils, admission events, curriculum assessment and development, institutional effectiveness and accreditation support, exhibitions, and publicity assignments. Comply with all university policies. Minimum Qualifications Terminal degree or its equivalent in music, recording arts, sound design, music performance, music composition, or a closely related field. Significant professional experience in one or more of the following: studio production and engineering, electronic music production, sound design, music composition and songwriting, or music history and cultural studies. 3–5 years of professional experience in the field. Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience at the collegiate level. Work Hours The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Employees may be assigned to other work days and/or hours, including weekends and evenings, to accommodate business needs. ADA Tag To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr