Position Information Job Title Assistant Professor of Piano and Industry- Tenure Track Rank Assistant Professor Classification Title Tenure Track Position Summary * NMHU Music Program mentor music performance, technology, and production students to graduation (BFA, BA, AA degrees) * Our campus is a small but vibrant supporting concerts by Jazz Ensemble, Madrigal Choir, HU Singers, and Mariachi concerts each Fall and Spring semester * NMHU is an Avid Learning Partner, offering classes in Pro Tools, recording, production, mixing, and mastering * NMHU Students practice performances each Wednesday noon in convocation events * Provide piano accompaniment for performance students and a choral ensemble Duties and Responsibilities * Teach music courses, including theory, arranging (production), applied piano * Teach private lessons incl. contemporary and popular styles * Provide piano accompaniment for students and an ensemble * Provide mentorship in recording or similar music technology * Advise students toward degree completion * Create lesson plans, assignments, and exams * Participate in creative degree/certificate brainstorming * Serve on administrative committees that handle curriculum, hiring, and budget decisions * Participate in social media profiles promoting NMHU's music program * Music research options in performance, creative works, as well as publication Minimum Qualifications Education * Earned doctorate in music or related field of study (ABD considered; completion required by date of appointment) Experience * Two or more years teaching in higher education (post secondary) * Two or more years teaching private lessons * Experience providing piano accompaniment for performance students and/or ensembles * Demonstrated knowledge/experience with music industry/technology Preferred Qualifications * Minimum (or better) vocal ability for teaching aural skills * Experience recording recitals/performances as a musician or music producer/director * Experience teaching, mentoring diverse populations * Experience with social media promotion of our music program, posting events, recitals, posters, pictures Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Teach a variety of courses, including music theory, composition, performance music, and vocal (and ideally piano accompaniment) music * Teach private lessons in voice, (and possibly piano) with expertise in contemporary, popular music * Advise students toward degree completion * Create lesson plans, assignments, and exams * Assist in the revision of music technology and performance degrees including certificates, AA, BA, & BFA degree plans * Serve on administrative committees that handle curriculum, hiring, and budget decisions * Develop and maintain an active social media for the promotion of our music program, posting events, recitals, comments, posters, pictures, etc. Work Location Las Vegas, NM Campus Posting Detail Information Posting Number F376P Posting Open Date 10/31/2024 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/9502