Professor of Music Jobs

Job Title:

Assistant Professor - Director of Music Technology - F99161

Location:

Cheney

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Schedule Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill the position's responsibilities.

Term of Appointment:

9 Months

Job Summary:

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Music Technology in the Fine and Performing Arts Department to begin mid-September 2027. The Music Program at EWU is nationally accredited by NASM and offers:

• Bachelor of Arts/Music-Liberal Arts
• Bachelor of Music - Performance
• Bachelor of Music - Composition
• Bachelor of Music Education
• Master of Music - Music Education (online)
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  Position Overview:
• Primary Focus: Teach Music Technology courses within the Music Technology degree.
• Music Recital Hall coordinator.
• Faculty advisor for all Music Technology majors.
• Area coordinator for Music Technology.

Courses include all levels in 3D Audio, Composing with Electronic Media, Audio Engineering Aural Skills, Sound Recording Arts, Creative Coding, Embedded Audio Projects, Data to Music Sonification, Creative Coding in Max/MSP, Sound Synthesis and Processing, Case Studies in Music Industry, Recording Arts, and Mastering.

All full-time art faculty are expected to participate in applied learning opportunities for music students such as managing internships and mentoring students in undergraduate research and creative works opportunities.

Area coordinator for Music Technology involves management such as equipment inventory, equipment maintenance, and health and safety oversight. Coordinators oversee work-study and non-work study tech positions assigned to the recital hall, recording booth, and technology studio. Recital Hall coordinator role includes assisting with scheduling tech staff for concerts, recording, editing, mastering and archiving all recordings.

Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and maintain health and safety protocols in assigned classrooms.

The faculty member hired for this position will be welcomed into an academic community dedicated to a culture of belonging and community engagement.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $67,744. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on November 19, 2026. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '26 -'27 College of Distinction (CoD), the second consecutive year it has received the national recognition.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement:

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the United Faculty of Eastern Washington University Collective Bargaining Agreement: SPRES-SHW1126081011160

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Physical Demands:

Contact Human Resources at jobs@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Protective Equipment:

University, local, regional, and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Music.
• Record of success teaching Music Technology in a collegiate level program for 3+ years.
• Record of success in curriculum development.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that supports the needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Record of ongoing creative research and recent performance/presentation activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who offer one or more of the following preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D in Music Technology or closely related field.
• Evidence of curriculum development aligned with current industry trends.
• Experience with career connected learning within the field.
• Experience with community partnerships and technology internships.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.


Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities

A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first quarter of the selected candidate's appointment, and will consist of a combination of teaching, research, service and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.

Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to Department needs, mainly at EWU's main campus in Cheney, WA.

Teaching Responsibilities: (80%) (36 credits)

• Teach courses in the Music Technology degree.
• Additional courses to be considered based on the expertise of the candidate.
• Mentor Music Tech majors in BA program
• Area coordinator for Music Technology
• Participate in program meetings and activities.
• Teaching includes the following additional related responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:
  • Faculty Advisor for Music Technology majors.
  • Meet all scheduled classes.
  • Plan, organize and inform students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales.
  • Schedule and attend office hours.
  • Turn in grades according to established deadlines.
  
  

Scholarships and Services: (20%)

• This position will be expected to engage in research and scholarship.
• This position will be expected to engage in service through department, college, university, and community/civic organizations, including service on committees.
This position will include the role of Recital Hall Coordinator.

This position will include the role of Recital Hall Coordinator.




To apply, visit https://jobs.ewu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-director-of-music-technology-f99161-cheney-washington-united-states

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