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Assistant Professor of Music Technology
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Position Number: 5686205
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Assistant Professor of Music Technology

The School of Music in the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a full-time (tenure-track) Assistant Professor of Music Technology effective August 2025. Primary teaching responsibilities include instruction in audio recording and music technology. Additional responsibilities consist of the supervision of senior capstone projects and the music technology facilities.

The candidate should have a strong background as a musician with experience in a variety of styles and genres and can work closely with areas across the university to develop interdisciplinary projects and curricula, in addition to developing their own individual trajectory of research and creativity that is expected of a tenure-track Assistant Professor at a research university. Additional areas of expertise could include acoustics/psychoacoustics, audio spatialization, commercial music, music perception and cognition, multimedia production, or live performance audio. The candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and be involved in service within the university and appropriate professional organizations.

This position requires a masterâ€™s degree and demonstrated excellence in the application and teaching of music technology. Preferred qualification includes demonstrated professional experience in audio recording and production. Starting date for this position is August 18, 2025. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Applicants must apply online at https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/22439. Please attach a cover letter expressing your interest in the position, a curriculum vita, a list of three references with current contact information and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement describing how you foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment for students from diverse perspectives (approximately 500 words). Additional materials (e.g. examples of representative work, unofficial transcripts, etc.) may be requested at a later stage in the search process. Initial screening will begin on November 1, 2024. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Tomm Roland, Search Committee Chair, at troland@unomaha.edu.

The School of Music, one of three academic units within the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media, is located in its own performing arts complex. With a faculty of 45, the School enrolls approximately 200 students and offers the Bachelor of Music degree with concentrations in Music Education and Performance, a Bachelor of Arts degree with concentrations in Music Studies, Music Technology, Jazz and Music Industry; and the Master of Music degree with concentrations in Conducting, Music Education, Jazz and Performance. The School of Music is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

A vibrant, metropolitan university in the state's largest city, the University of Nebraska at Omaha has an enrollment of approximately 15,000 students. The residential campus has several new beautifully appointed residence halls. UNO is classified as a doctoral-research university in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education Classification from the Carnegie Foundation. The campus is located in the heart of the Omaha, a cosmopolitan city of more than 600,000 (1.2 million including the larger Omaha metro area), which is known for its excellent public-school system, strong economic base and vibrant arts scene.

The University and School of Music have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.