Visiting Assistant Professor

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Visiting Assistant Professor

04 Jul 2024
Colorado, Denver 00000 Denver USA
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Visiting Assistant Professor

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University of Colorado – College of Arts & Media

Visiting Assistant Professor


The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.


The Department of Music & Entertainment Industries Studies (MEIS) in the College of Arts & Media has an opening for a full-time one-year Visiting Assistant Professor (unclassified) position. Teaching assignments will have a start date of August 2020 and will require a 40% teaching, 40% scholarship and 20% service loads. This position will end no later than May 31, 2021.


As Colorado’s public urban research university, the University of Colorado Denver educates a diverse student body through quality academics, ambitious research, creative work, and civic engagement in the city we call home. CU Denver graduates gain the powerful combination of immersive classroom and real-world experience that are in demand today. The city benefits from well-educated, top talent and a new generation of knowledge that fuels the future of Denver and our region. We are CU in the City.

CU Denver offers more than 100-degree programs, from the bachelor’s to the doctoral level, in the heart of downtown. Here, more than 15,000 students pursue academic programs that range from global energy management to music industry studies to criminal justice. As part of the state’s largest public university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with nearly 2,500 employees and annual economic impact of $800 million. Read CU Denver Quick Facts here.


College of Arts & Media

As the first college in Colorado devoted exclusively to arts and entertainment, the College of Arts & Media understands the influence of modern trends on traditional art forms. We combine the latest technology with traditional methods, and we encourage our students to incorporate their discoveries of art's emerging dimensions with our comprehensive instruction on its classical forms. The college has three distinct departments, Music & Entertainment Industries Studies (MEIS), Film & Television FITV) and Visual Arts (VA). The MEIS Department primarily focuses on commercial music styles. Students are given the option to choose from four distinct emphasis areas of study: Performance, Singer/ Songwriter, Music Business, and Recording Arts. The Department of FITV offers students the opportunity to become knowledgeable about working in both Theatre and Film while delving into their special area of interest. The Department of VA offers degree emphasis areas in Visual Arts include Art History, Digital Animation, Digital Design, Illustration, Photography, Studio Arts, and Transmedia-Sculpture.


Department/Program Summary:

The Music and Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS) Department is one of the only music departments in the country with a contemporary focus and the only music industry program in the Rocky Mountain Region focused on modern, commercial music, located in the heart of Denver’s thriving music scene. With over 500 music students, MEIS is the largest music department in the region. Our programs include industry-connected faculty, small class size, a record label, state-of-the-art facilities, five recording studios, and student internship opportunities. Our alumni are hired by major music industry organizations, have become successful performers and are faculty in major institutions.


Examples of Work Performed:

Teaching (40%)

  • Teach a 3/2 course load in the following areas: introduction to music publishing, music licensing, music supervision, and additional music business courses as required by the Department.

  • Professors are responsible for the preparation of course syllabi, lectures, presentations, and student assignments; evaluation of student work; tracking and progress of student attendance and engagement; management of course in online platform Canvas; etc.

  • All other duties and projects as requested


Scholarship (40%)

  • Conduct research and scholarship in the music publishing and licensing areas

  • Produce professional development through scholarly activity


Service (20%)

  • Serve on department and college committees as per required


This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.


Salary and Benefits:


Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.


University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks for all new employees prior to their employment.


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Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.


Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation


Diversity and Equity:


Please click here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx


The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.


Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree (in music or a field related to music business).

  • Experience teaching/instructing music business content and/or music business related academic courses in an institution of higher education or an industry setting.

  • Successful experience in the music industry.

  • Demonstrated skills in music licensing and publishing.


Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be willing and able to successfully pass a national criminal and sex offender background check


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctorate or PhD degree.

  • Three-Five years successful experience teaching at a higher education institution with experience in the music business and licensing/publishing areas.

  • Extensive experience in the performance/composition area(s), with a national /international reputation.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective teaching with a diverse group of students and working relationships with an accomplished faculty and skilled professional staff.

  • Capacity to develop educational activities at cultural institutions in an urban environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to uphold student confidentiality.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of tact and diplomacy.

  • Knowledge of music publishing, licensing and music supervision.

  • Ability to develop courses that meet programmatic, department, and college goals.

  • Support learning through student engagement by creating a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning.

  • Demonstrated knowledge in developing and monitoring student learning outcomes and student assessment strategies.


PLEASE NOTE: Candidates may be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.


Special Instructions to Applicants: Questions should be directed to Richard Strasser at Richard.Strasser@ucdenver.edu

Reference checks are a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including e-mail addresses, for up to 5 references if you are referred to the Hiring Authority for an interview. We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references. Please do not submit any of your application materials (via email) to the job posting contact.


Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Application Materials Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a finalist is identified.



Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers, refer to requisition ID: 18743



When applying, applicants must include:


  • A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications

  • A current Resume/CV

  • The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for 3-5 professional references, either attached to your resume/CV or uploaded as a separate document

Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.



Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.

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