Assistant/Associate Professor of Commercial Music

Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), a private Christian institution located in West Palm Beach, Florida, seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Commercial Music. Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience in the commercial music industry, including areas such as music production, songwriting, music technology, audio engineering, music business, live performance, and/or contemporary worship leadership. The Commercial Music program is housed within the College of the Arts, which includes programs of study in Cinema, Communication, Dance, Gaming, Graphic Design, Journalism, Music, Public Relations, Sports Broadcasting, Theatre, and Visual Art. The teaching load is four courses each semester and this position reports to the Chair of the Department of Music. Rank is commensurate with credentials and experience.

Required Qualifications

• A graduate degree in Commercial Music, Music Technology, Music Industry, Contemporary Music, Music Production, Music Education, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated professional and/or academic expertise in commercial music and contemporary music practices
• Proficiency in music technology, recording techniques, and current industry-standard software and hardware
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentorship within a Christian liberal arts environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching experience at the university level
• 3+ years of professional experience in the commercial music industry
• Experience in music production, songwriting, recording, arranging, music entrepreneurship, and/or contemporary worship leadership
• Active engagement in professional organizations (such as NAMM) and/or ongoing creative and scholarly activity

Summary of Job Duties

• Teach undergraduate courses in Commercial Music and related Music curriculum areas according to expertise. Courses may include Pop Rock Lab Ensemble, Jazz Pop Theory, Songwriting, Worship Leadership Practicum, Worship Music Ensemble, Performance Sound and Production, Entrepreneurship in the Arts, Computer Applications in Music, and Applied Lessons.
• Develop and maintain curriculum aligned with current commercial music industry standards and emerging technologies
• Oversee student recording projects, performances, recitals, and experiential learning opportunities
• Participate in University service, faculty development programs, recruitment activities, and student advising
• Develop and deliver interdisciplinary courses in collaboration with other College of the Arts programs
• Contribute to scholarly, creative, and/or professional activity
• Integrate Christian faith and pedagogy within the classroom and mentoring environment
• Support internships, community partnerships, and professional networking opportunities for students
• Collaborate with faculty and staff in the planning and execution of concerts, showcases, worship events, and campus productions

The successful candidate will possess the soft skills and hard standards to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues and will have a demonstrated commitment to creating, fostering, and sustaining a culture that celebrates collaboration in and out of the classroom. This person will excel in attention to detail, effective oral and written communication, consensus building, creative problem solving, professionalism, and intrinsic work ethic. The self-motivated individual will bring the inspiration, innovation, and enthusiasm required to advance creative and artistic momentum within the Commercial Music program and the College of the Arts.

The Institution

Founded in 1968, Palm Beach Atlantic University is an interdenominational Christian institution with over 4,500 students, from all 50 states and more than 80 countries, across 100 academic programs. PBA’s programs are framed by a Christian worldview that is guided by accomplished experts and delivered in the breathtaking setting of West Palm Beach, Florida. PBA’s graduates launch lives of character, meaning, and accomplishment to make a difference in their careers and communities. From its presence in the academic curriculum, to weekly chapel, to service learning and mission trips, the Christ-centered foundation shapes the student experience and prepares them with the kind of ethical, principled outlook that today’s employers value.

The University upholds a commitment to academic excellence, where the life of the mind molds both character and intellect, integrating core values into its academic programs. With a notable 26 Fulbright awards (22 student awards and 4 faculty awards) since 2018, PBA demonstrates its dedication to academic excellence. Alumni regularly secure acceptance to prestigious graduate programs, fellowships, and service organizations.

Palm Beach Atlantic University’s offerings are proven and respected by top employers and elite graduate institutions. Its programs offer distinctive, elevated learning opportunities. In addition, PBA’s six Centers of Excellence deepen students’ knowledge and skills and add dimension to the learning experience through distinctive programming, travel, internship, and networking opportunities. Through PBA’s unique Workship Program, students improve communities locally, around South Florida and in countries across the globe by building homes for those in need, assisting with natural disaster recovery efforts, tutoring and mentoring students in after school programs, and packing meals for families living in underserved communities. To date, PBA students have volunteered 4.3 million hours of service through Workship.

Location

Living in West Palm Beach, Florida, residents are surrounded by the unparalleled opportunities of South Florida. In addition to the natural beauty of its location on the Intracoastal Waterway, PBA offers endless professional opportunities, world-class cultural outlets, and exceptional shopping districts just minutes from campus.

One can find outdoor recreation at the Everglades, Lake Trail or MacArthur Beach State Park and more than 50 miles of pristine beaches nearby. Residents can also play a round of golf at any of the area’s more than 160 golf courses, catch the pro sports action of the NFL’s Dolphins, NBA’s Heat, MLB’s Marlins and NHL’s Panthers or take in a concert at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. West Palm Beach is also home to an eclectic and appetizing food scene, with cuisines representing everything from Caribbean and Cuban to Asian, German and Portuguese. With nearly 20 churches of various denominations located just minutes from the PBA campus, employees have an outstanding opportunity to become involved in a local faith community.

West Palm Beach is a city of 100,000+ residents located within Palm Beach County, which has 1.5 million residents. Located along Florida’s Atlantic Ocean coast, West Palm Beach offers appealing weather and year-round access to smooth-sand beaches and some of the nation’s most enticing waterways and is located a short drive to some of Florida's fabulous cities: Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour away; Miami is 1.5 hours; Key Largo is 2 hours, and Orlando is 2.5 hours away. Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is located less than three miles from PBA’s campus and was ranked #1 in the U.S. for shortest overall wait times at TSA checkpoints. West Palm Beach is also a stop on the Brightline passenger high-speed rail system that connects Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando.