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. They will be passionate about teaching at the college level, where they have the opportunity to motivate students and faculty to think creatively, critically, and innovatively. They should 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 areas such as 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
Duties may vary and other duties may be assigned.
SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning in a positively oriented university environment. In and out of the classroom, the professor is required to work toward the achievement of this mission.
The professor is required to fulfill teaching assignments as determined by contact hours and as outlined in the Employment Agreement.
The professor is required to meet teaching responsibilities and expectations as outlined in the SCAD Faculty Handbook. For example:
- planning and preparation for teaching;
- maintaining an active and engaged classroom environment;
- syllabus design, submission, and approval;
- holding office hours and midterm grade reviews to provide feedback to students;
- being available to students outside of regular class hours through extra help sessions, extended learning opportunities, and study (field) trips;
- conducting course- and program-level assessment.
The professor is required to meet professional responsibilities and expectations as outlined in the SCAD Faculty Handbook. For example:
- modeling professionalism;
- fulfilling grading and academic documentation requirements;
- recording attendance;
- following academic policies and regulations;
- supporting academic assessment and institutional effectiveness efforts.
The professor must be available to attend on-ground and virtual events upon request or as required, to support the academic department and the university. This participation might include:
- faculty councils,
- admission events,
- curriculum assessment and development,
- institutional effectiveness and accreditation support,
- events, exhibitions or other publicity assignments.
The professor must 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. In order to accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other work days and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Special instructions to applicants: Only complete packages will be considered. An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, a cover letter, and a résumé or CV are required.
