Commercial Music (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number F-1065 Position Title Commercial Music (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) College/Unit College of the Arts & Media Home Department School of Music Employee Group Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status Full-Time Position Type 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date 08/23/2027 Position End Date Position Summary

• Teach courses as assigned in Commercial Music and related areas of expertise.
• Organize and lead the development of coursework in the Commercial Music degree in conjunction with other music, media arts, and entrepreneurship faculty.
• Additional duties may be assigned in accordance with areas of expertise and in consultation with the Director of the School of Music.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in music production, music engineering, music technology, recording arts, or similar field. Commensurate professional experience in music production may be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.
• Professional teaching experience in higher education (beyond GA duties) in the field of music technology, production, or related areas.
• Experience using and teaching a variety of Digital Audio Workstations and virtual instruments.
• Experience producing and teaching a variety of popular musical styles and genres.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching music theory fundamentals and aural skills for audio engineers.
• Experience teaching class guitar (electric and acoustic).
• Experience organizing/coaching/leading student popular music ensembles.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 2, 2026, and will continue to accept applications until finalists are selected.

Online applications must include:

• Cover Letter - that specifically addresses position qualifications, duties and includes a brief statement of teaching philosophy. Additionally, please provide links to audio or video work relevant to this position in your cover letter and/or CV. All links must be accessible by direct link (e.g., no further registration is required).
• Curriculum Vitae - that provides detailed evidence of successful teaching, work developing commercial music labs, other areas of expertise at the college level.
• Diversity Statement - that pertains to experiences fostering inclusion in higher education (upload under "Other Document (1)").
• Transcript Copies - of undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts (upload as one document).
• List of References - contact information for at least three references who may be contacted and/or asked to submit a letter of recommendation.

Address inquiries to:

Chair, Commercial Music Search Committee

School of Music

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Phone: (989) 774-3281

Fax: (989) 774-3766

About the Department

The School of Music is located in a state-of-the-art 119,000 square foot facility with a 500-seat concert hall housing a 61-rank Casavant organ, a 100-seat recital hall, recording facilities, and 79 practice rooms. The School of Music has 38 full- and part-time faculty and an enrollment of over 300 undergraduate and graduate majors and minors.

To learn more about the school, visit the school website.

Posting Begins 10/07/2026 Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Type of Recruitment External About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

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Office: 103 E. Preston St.

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Other Document (1)
• Transcript Copies
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other Document (2)