Assistant Professor of Practice — University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area

Working Title Assistant Professor of Practice

Department Glenn Korff School of Music-1032

Description Of Work

Position Summary

The Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice in Music Technology, Sound Engineering, and Live Sound Production. The successful candidate will teach and mentor students preparing for careers in music and audio, contributing expertise in music technology, audio engineering, audio production, sound design, and live sound production.

This position will support curriculum development in music production and audio technology and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration across the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, particularly with the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. The faculty member will connect studio production and recording with sound design, and recording for live theatrical and musical productions, preparing students for professional work across stage, studio, and screen.

The successful candidate will combine technical expertise and creative artistry with a commitment to student learning. The role includes instruction in industry-standard digital audio workstations, recording workflows, tracking, mixing, mastering, critical listening, and music production practices. Teaching will also engage the historical and cultural traditions that inform contemporary music production.

Duties And Responsibilities

Music Technology, Audio Production, and Teaching

• Teach and develop courses in stereo mixing, immersive and spatial audio, electronic music production, music for media, and live sound and event production.

• Teach and mentor students in studio production, sound engineering, recording, mixing, mastering, digital audio workstations, and related production tools and practices.

• Guide students in developing technical proficiency, creative judgment, critical listening, and an understanding of professional production methodologies and industry practices.

Interdisciplinary Curriculum and Collaboration

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the BA Music: Music Production and Audio Technology curriculum.

• Collaborate with faculty and students in the Glenn Korff School of Music and Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film on sound design, reinforcement, recording, and live production for fully realized performances.

• Support hands-on and collaborative learning connecting music technology, theatrical sound, and digital media.

Research / Creative Activity and Service

• Maintain an active research and/or creative agenda through publications, recordings, live productions, and/or other media that advances developments in the field.

• Serve on School, College, and University faculty committees and participate in appropriate professional organizations in music technology or audio engineering.

Appointment

This is an Assistant Professor of Practice appointment with the following approved workload distribution:

• 80% Teaching – Instruction, curriculum development, student mentoring, and collaborative production-based learning.

• 10% Research / Creative Activity.

• 10% Service.

Anticipated start date: August 16, 2027.

About The School

The Glenn Korff School of Music is part of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The School offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in music, supporting advanced study in performance, music education, composition, music theory, and related disciplines. Through rigorous academic study, individual instruction, ensemble participation, research, and creative experiences, the School prepares students for professional careers in music, education, research, and the performing arts.

The School’s new Westbrook Music Building provides state-of-the-art facilities for music instruction, performance, recording, and production, including a recording studio and an immersive recital hall with advanced spatial audio capabilities. The School continues to expand opportunities in music technology and production while strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration with the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts. These partnerships connect music, sound engineering, live performance, and emerging technologies, providing students with opportunities to develop skills for contemporary creative industries.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music, recording arts, sound design, music performance, music composition, or a closely related field with at least three years of relevant professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields combined with at least five years of relevant professional experience.

• Demonstrated professional experience in studio production and engineering, sound design, immersive and spatial audio technologies, live sound production, and/or a closely related area.

• An established research and/or creative agenda.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in music, recording arts, sound design, music performance, music composition, or a closely related field.

• Professional experience with electronic music production, music composition, or songwriting.

• Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration and curricular development.

• Teaching experience at the collegiate level.

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