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Assistant or Associate Professor of Sonic Arts (Tenure-Track) - Music

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Music Department and Sonic Arts Center invite applications for the position of tenure-track assistant or associate professor of Sonic Arts to begin in the Fall of 2025 or the Spring of 2026. We seek candidates proficient in a broad range of music and audio technology processes with a specialization in surround and Atmos audio postproduction. The successful candidate will teach classes at the Center, contribute to the design and development of our pedagogical tools and facility, provide administrative assistance to the Director, and serve on committees for the Center and music department.

The duties and responsibilities of the Sonic Arts faculty will include but not limited to the following:

• Teach classes in music production, postproduction, and surround and Atmos mixing

• Contribute to the design and development of curriculum, software and hardware, pedagogical tools, and the Center’s infrastructure

• Assist in training adjunct faculty and managing work study students and interns

• Oversee room tuning and audio systems calibration at the Center

• Serve department and college committees

• Serve as a member of the Sonic Arts selection and bylaws committees

• Assist in student recruitment and retention, participate in student assessment

• Contribute to the active leadership of the Center

• Maintain nationally and internationally recognized professional activity in the music and audio technology industries

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or MA degree in Music or Music and Audio Technology

• Significant teaching experience in Music or Music and Audio Technology

• Significant experience as a Music or Music and Audio Technology professional

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Master’s degree in an audio technology specialty, completed or in-progress

+ Eight or more years of experience in teaching audio technology at a four-year, undergraduate music and audio technology program

+ Eight or more years of experience as a music and audio technology professional with national and international recognition

+ Significant professional work and teaching experience in audio postproduction for film, broadcast, and streaming content for surround and Atmos including, dialog editing, sound design, and re-recording mixing

+ Experience in studio design, room tuning, and calibration for surround and Atmos environments

+ Experience in administrative and supervisory roles

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $90,375 - $100,329. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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Submit the following materials found below. A combined single, multipage PDF is required. Your submission must not exceed 20MB and the name of your file should not exceed 10 characters.

Letter of Application

The letter should detail your interest in the position and an overview of your training and professional and teaching careers. This letter should be no longer than two pages of 12-point text.

CV

The CV should include at a minimum: higher education training information listing the institutions, degrees, and dates of attendance; an overview of your professional and teaching experience with a list of the schools/facilities, dates, and positions held; list of higher education teaching experience including course name, number, dates, rank held, and educational facility; list of your professional body of work with project names, position, and dates, sorted into appropriate categories (mixing, recording, audio post, etc.); list of professional honors with the name of the award, organization, and dates.

CLOSING DATE

May 19, 2025.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30032

Location

City College of New York