Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Department: Music
Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialization(s): Music Technology
Search #: 26-002

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus-wide commitment to social justice. SCSU is the only R2 institution in the State of Connecticut and a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars. Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of approximately 9,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. We seek to instill in all students the value of discovery with the liberal arts and sciences serving as a foundation for professional development and life-long learning. The University is in New Haven, Connecticut, a city rich and vibrant with arts and culture, and home to many universities and with easy access to New York City and Boston. 

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities

The Department of Music seeks to fill a full time, tenure track, 10-month position to begin August 2026. The department offers a NASM-accredited Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy, as well as minors in Music and Music, Technology, and Media.

Primary teaching duties will be in the area of music technology, including Introduction to Music Technology and upper-level courses in the Music major and minor in Music, Technology, and Media. The successful candidate will bring knowledge and applied experience of contemporary music, facility with current music software and production tools, and the ability to develop curricular offerings in areas that may include music technology, production, sound design, sound engineering/recording, editing/mixing, songwriting/composition, and business/industry.

Additional teaching duties will be assigned based on the successful candidate’s teaching and professional expertise and may include:

• Courses in theory, musicianship, and arranging. 
• Courses in music history, including music appreciation and style surveys of various periods/genres. Expertise in contemporary musical styles and media (film, videogames) is of particular interest. 
• Leadership of Southern’s “small” ensembles (6-10 musicians), which perform in diverse styles. Expertise in leading bands performing commercial/contemporary repertoire is of particular interest.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, faculty are expected to engage in scholarship/creative activity, service to the department and University, professional participation, and student advising. 

Required Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in music technology, composition, or a closely-related field;
• Demonstrated potential as a high-quality instructor at the college level;
• Demonstrated potential for creative activity (scholarship, performance, or composition) and professional activity in music; 

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or ABD status in music technology or a closely-related field;
• Experience as an instructor in music at the college level, including a demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations.
• A track record of creative activity (scholarship, performance, or composition) and professional activity in an area such as music technology, industry, or business. 

Application Process

For best consideration, please send by Monday, December 1, 2025 a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references to mussearch1@southernct.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the search should be directed to Dr. Joshua Groffman, chair of music, at groffmanj1@southernct.edu.

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.