Assistant Teaching Professor in Music, Media, Production

Position Title:

Assistant Teaching Professor in Music, Media, Production

Compensation:

$55,000 - $60,000

Department:

School of Music

Start Date:

08/16/2027

About this opportunity:

The School of Music invites applications for a non-tenure line
faculty position in Music Media Production with an emphasis on live
sound, recording technology, and professional audio-visual systems.
The successful candidate will bring substantial industry experience
and demonstrated expertise in contemporary recording, live
production, and AV workflows. Responsibilities will include
teaching undergraduate courses in recording technology, live sound,
audio systems, and related production areas, as well as supervising
senior projects. We seek a practitioner-educator who can provide
authentic, hands-on instruction and prepare students for
professional work across recording, live sound, AV systems
integration, and related areas of the audio industry.

Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative, and
adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within
and beyond the School of Music, dedicated as teachers, productive
in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in public service
activities, and contributing to the Ball State and Muncie
communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at Ball
State University extends educational engagement beyond the
classroom and includes learning for professional development,
personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one’s lifetime.
Faculty will be expected to participate in the department’s,
college’s, and university’s lifelong learning opportunities when
available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area
as part of their overall responsibilities.

Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the US
without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructional load will include all levels of course work in

classes such as: teaching undergraduate courses in recording
technology, live sound, audio systems, and related production
areas, as well as supervising senior projects.

• Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the

expertise of the faculty hired individual may be assigned

• Demonstrated commitment to student success
• Mentorship / project / capstone oversight
• Live sound and studio production

Minimum Qualifications: Education:

• Master’s degree in music technology, audio engineering or a

related field OR Bachelor’s degree and significant industry
achievements or experience

• Experience: Music technology instruction at the University

level

• Expert level proficiency or certifications in AVID Pro Tools

Ultimate including AVID S series of control surfaces

• Expert level proficiency in analog and digital audio

equipment

• Expert level proficiency in basic analog signal flow
• Expert level proficiency in live sound reinforcement and AV

applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in music technology, audio

engineering, DSP

• Experience: Significant industry and/or teaching experience in

immersive audio, DSP, and cross-discipline collaboration.
Demonstrated experience in game audio, immersive environments.
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• Experience in live sound, and production of commercial

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• Demonstrated high proficiency on industry standard work

surfaces such as SSL inline consoles, AVID, and Yamaha.t

• Experience in electronics, soldering, building,

instruction

How to apply:

Please direct inquiries regarding this vacancy to Dr. Franklin
Larey, Director of the School of Music,
franklin.larey@bsu.edu

The following application materials are required:

• Cover letter of application
• Curriculum vitae

In addition, applicants are asked to provide the contact
information of at least three referees.

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration,
applications must be received by December 1, 2026.

(Applications will continue to be accepted after the full
consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been
achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to
change without notice to applicants.)

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing
professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why
we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid
parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant
moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust
long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of
retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your
family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and
personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of
your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or
children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer
is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do
our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

Curious about our excellent benefits package?

We have developed a
calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits.

Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and
download our calculator spreadsheet.

Relocation Program: MakeMyMove

Looking for a place where your career, community, and quality of
life can grow together? Muncie and Delaware County offer the
advantages of a university community with the accessibility and
affordability of a mid-sized city—short commutes, local arts and
culture, parks and trails, educational opportunities, healthcare,
athletics, and a strong sense of connection.

Through the City of Muncie’s
MakeMyMove program, eligible new residents may access
relocation incentives, university-related benefits, co-working
options, and community-building opportunities designed to help them
get settled and connected.

Current benefits for eligible participants may include:

• Up to $5,000 cash for relocation
• Co-working space courtesy of The Innovation Connector
• Access to the Ball State University Library
• One-semester Rec Fit pass at Ball State University
• Discounted Ball State Athletics tickets
• Help desk for connecting to local resources
• Opportunity for board participation
• Six-month YMCA membership

Relocation programs on MakeMyMove have specific eligibility
requirements, and benefits may vary by program. Applicants should
review the current MakeMyMove page to confirm eligibility,
available benefits, and program status.

Ball State’s support for relocation resources and community
partnerships aligns with Destination 2040:
Our Flight Path , the University’s strategic plan. The plan
calls our University to work with community partners to promote
talent attraction and retention, foster economic growth in East
Central Indiana, and strengthen the economic and social vitality of
the communities we serve.

Explore the program and check your eligibility through
MakeMyMove .