The Department of Music at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Music Technology. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position beginning in August 2025. The rank of Assistant Professor calls for effective teaching, research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, and regular service to the academic and regional communities.



To be qualified for this position, the applicant will have a Master’s in music technology or related field and at least three years of professional audio recording, production, and practical technical skills in the discipline. A Terminal degree in music technology, or equivalent outstanding professional experience related to music technology, synthesis, or sound design and teaching experience in higher education are preferred.



Primary responsibilities of this position will include coordinating and recruiting for the Master of Arts in Music Technology (MTM) program; develop, maintain, and teach innovative curriculum in the field of Music Technology, including but not limited to graduate courses in Recording, Media, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Practical Skills; maintain an active professional life in scholarly/creative activities related to the field of Music Technology; Ability to lead graduate students through the MTM curriculum, including Capstone Projects; Supervise Graduate Assistants; collaborate with other Music Technology faculty to oversee and maintain the Music Department Recording Studio facilities and its equipment; work collaboratively with the graduate college and the Dean’s office as a program representative; and participate in service to the university, college, department, and professional discipline. Additional duties may include teaching additional undergraduate and graduate courses in Composing for Media, Acoustics, Advanced Mixing and Mastering Techniques, Live Sound Skills for Engineers, Digital Video Editing for Music, Introduction to Music Technology, and/or other departmental needs as well as collaborating with Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts faculty and staff with graduate assistantships and special projects.



The Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Coastal Carolina University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars who will serve as mentors for our diverse student body and who have a demonstrated commitment to underrepresented and underserved communities as well as the academic success of all students. Coastal Carolina University is a public and comprehensive liberal arts institution that enrolls over 10,000 students from 46 states and 53 nations. Music Department faculty members maintain professional careers in their respective disciplines. Degree offerings include a Bachelor of Arts in Music (Commercial Music & Jazz, Performance, and General Studies), a Bachelor of Music Education, and a Master of Arts in Music Technology.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.