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Music InstructorAssistant Professor

Western Connecticut State University

Job Location:

Danbury, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 71702 - 83652

Posted: 25 October 2026 (9 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 22 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Western Connecticut State University
School of Visual Performing and Communication Arts
Music
Instructor/Assistant Professor
Tenure Track Academic Year 2027-2028

Western Connecticut State Universitys School of Visual Performing and Communication Arts (SVPCA) is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure track Instructor or Assistant Professor position in the Department of Music.

WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities veterans and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity equity and inclusion within our campus community.

The School of Visual Performing and Communication Arts is situated in the innovative Visual and Performing Arts Center. Only an hour from New York City yet located in the scenic foothills of New Englands Berkshires the school offers a professional training program in a liberal arts context at the relatively affordable cost of a public university. New York Citys proximity means our students receive the benefit of a faculty of nationally recognized artists directors designers performers and scholars dedicated to teaching a highly diverse student population. The Visual and Performing Arts Center houses the universitys recording studio featuring a 48-channel Solid State Logic Duality console a wide selection of microphones and outboard gear and professional capabilities for stereo 5.1 and 7.1 surround mixing and mastering. VPAC also includes the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall renowned for its exceptional acoustics variable acoustic treatments 5.1 HD recording capabilities and two premier concert grand pianos (Steinway and Yamaha). All performance spaces are integrated via advanced fiber optic audio and video systems.

The Department of Music is a friendly vibrant student-oriented community dedicated to serving as an accessible responsive and creative intellectual resource. The faculty and staff strive to meet the educational needs of a diverse student body through excellent instruction performance opportunities scholarship and public service. The department maintains the highest standards of teaching and research at both undergraduate and graduate levels supporting a just and inclusive society through the achievements of its graduates faculty and staff.

WCSU offers a distinctive Bachelor of Music: Audio & Music Production program blending musical artistry and technical audio engineering expertise. Students in this program learn critical listening skills music composition arranging and firsthand audio production techniques. Lessons are provided by award-winning faculty members and industry professionals utilizing our state-of-the-art recording studio and facilities. Information on the department may be found at Information on the university may be found at .

Position Summary: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Audio Production which may include Audio Recording Production and Post-production. Additional responsibilities may include directing small ensembles and teaching applied lessons in an area of the candidates expertise. Other responsibilities may be assigned depending on the candidates expertise and the departments needs.

The successful candidate must maintain an active program of professional creative activity in audio production and will be expected to demonstrate significant industry experience. The candidate should also expect to contribute to departmental and university service and to build and maintain professional relationships with regional and national communities in audio production and related areas.

Qualifications:. A Masters degree in Audio Production or a closely related field (e.g. Recording Engineering Music Production) is required. Candidates possessing a doctoral degree in audio or a related filed will be given special consideration. Candidates may show additional qualification through substantial professional experience and distinguished achievements in audio/music production. Examples include recognition through major industry awards (Emmy Grammy Oscar Tony) or equivalent accomplishments demonstrating national or international distinction. Successful teaching mentoring or instructional experience at the collegiate or professional level is required.

A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience.

WCSU is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups.

Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range for an Instructor is $71702 - $83652. The hiring salary range for an Assistant Professor is $81149 - $ salary will be commensurate upon candidates experience. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Generous leave policies
Multiple retirement plan options
Comprehensive health insurance choices
Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Additional information on benefits can be found at There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance.

Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a letter of application which outlines interest in and qualifications for the position; areas of teaching expertise and experience areas of professional work in areas of service and leadership highlighting excellent organizational and interpersonal skills research/professional interests and a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicants teaching scholarship and professionalism. Additional materials may be requested by the search committee upon review of materials

To apply submit your materials to: materials should be submitted as PDF files and be submitted no later than Friday November 20 2026.Late applications will not be accepted.

Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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