What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Position - Commercial Music and Technology position at Vanguard University of Southern California?
Vanguard University
Position Summary
Vanguard University of Southern California invites applications for a creative and visionary Professor of Commercial Music and Technology to join our vibrant Department of Music. This faculty member will inspire students to pursue careers in cutting-edge music production, sound design, commercial artistry, and worship technology, all within a Christ-centered community dedicated to integrating faith and artistic expression. The role offers the opportunity to shape the future of commercial music education by fostering both technical mastery and spiritual growth, equipping students to serve both the church and the music industry with excellence and integrity. Vanguard's commitment to academic rigor and Christian discipleship creates a unique environment where innovation and faith intersect.
Essential Functions
Full-time position. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for an appointment to an endowed professorship with additional compensation.
Assistant Professor: $60,595 to $81,501
Associate Professor: $70,676 to $95,190
Professor: $82,031 to $113,974
Placement at an appropriate rank (e.g., Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) and initial salary are dependent upon education and experience and are based on Vanguard's faculty compensation schedule. The upper range is reserved for candidates who demonstrate the highest level of proficiency within a particular rank. Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits package.
Vanguard offers both tenure-track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications at the time of hire.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete and submit the application along with the required documents. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.
Accompanying Essays
Pastoral reference letter - Pastor or church leader.
Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected, notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.
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Position Summary
Vanguard University of Southern California invites applications for a creative and visionary Professor of Commercial Music and Technology to join our vibrant Department of Music. This faculty member will inspire students to pursue careers in cutting-edge music production, sound design, commercial artistry, and worship technology, all within a Christ-centered community dedicated to integrating faith and artistic expression. The role offers the opportunity to shape the future of commercial music education by fostering both technical mastery and spiritual growth, equipping students to serve both the church and the music industry with excellence and integrity. Vanguard's commitment to academic rigor and Christian discipleship creates a unique environment where innovation and faith intersect.
Essential Functions
- Teach undergraduate courses in areas such as:
- Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
- Studio Production and Recording Techniques
- Live Sound
- Songwriting and Arranging for Commercial Music
- Music Business and Entrepreneurship
- History of American Popular Music
- Supervise student projects and mentor students pursuing careers in commercial music artistry, studio production, and worship technology.
- Manage, oversee, and ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the on-campus recording studio, providing a high-quality, cutting-edge learning environment for students.
- Maintain an active professional practice in music technology and/or commercial music.
- Collaborate with faculty across the department to advance innovative curriculum design.
- Contribute to departmental service, recruitment, and student mentoring.
- Teach other courses as assigned to meet departmental needs.
- Serve actively on departmental, college, and university committees in support of Vanguard's mission.
- Participate fully in campus life, including chapel and faculty development activities
- Master's degree in Music Technology, Commercial Music, Recording Arts, or a closely related field (Doctorate preferred).
- Demonstrated expertise in music technology, audio production, or commercial music performance.
- Evidence of effective teaching and student mentoring at the college or university level.
- Active engagement in professional work within recording studio contexts (recording, performing, producing, or engineering).
- Commitment to the integration of Christian faith and learning consistent with the mission of Vanguard University.
- Doctorate in a relevant field.
- Extensive professional experience in commercial music, production, or related industries.
- Strong record of student mentorship and industry networking.
- Ability to develop partnerships with churches, studios, and the broader music industry.
Full-time position. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for an appointment to an endowed professorship with additional compensation.
Assistant Professor: $60,595 to $81,501
Associate Professor: $70,676 to $95,190
Professor: $82,031 to $113,974
Placement at an appropriate rank (e.g., Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) and initial salary are dependent upon education and experience and are based on Vanguard's faculty compensation schedule. The upper range is reserved for candidates who demonstrate the highest level of proficiency within a particular rank. Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits package.
Vanguard offers both tenure-track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications at the time of hire.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete and submit the application along with the required documents. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.
Accompanying Essays
- Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ. Please provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ. Include current church attendance, ministry, outreach and service involvement, any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or other Pentecostal churches.
- Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University. Explain what you believe to be the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.
- Integration of Faith, Teaching and Scholarship. Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.
- Colleges/universities attended, location, & degree or units earned.
- Majors or fields of study, undergrad & graduate majors, minors, & areas of concentration.
- With the most recent, a chronological listing of teaching experience - name and location of institutions, title/academic rank, full/part-time, dates of employment
- A specific listing of courses previously taught
- Publications, presentations, honors, awards, and memberships in professional organizations
- With the most recent employment, position/title, full/part-time, dates of employment
- Any other qualifying experience, paid/voluntary, other.
Pastoral reference letter - Pastor or church leader.
Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected, notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.
- All of the above requested attachments must be included with your application in order to be considered. Applications will be accepted until position is filled or until there are a sufficient number of applicants.
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Salary : $60,595 - $81,501