Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice - Audio TechnologyClemson University: College of Arts and Humanities: Performing Arts
Location: Brooks Center Performing Arts
Open Date: Oct 03, 2025
DescriptionClemson University invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure-track assistant professor or professor of practice position to start
August 17, 2026.
Responsibilities include teaching courses in audio technology, music production across styles, and studio recording techniques. Experience recording live concerts, classical and choir ensembles is highly desirable. Includes teaching in a secondary area, such as acoustics or music business, dependent upon candidate qualifications and department need. The successful candidate will participate fully in departmental activities including recruiting, advising, auditions, attending recitals, concerts, and recruiting events, and working collaboratively with faculty members from the music and theatre areas in the Performing Arts major.
QualificationsIndustry experience with a degree in Sound Recording, Music Technology, Acoustics, or a related field. Tenure-track applicants must have an appropriate terminal degree and demonstrate potential to be successfully tenured at Clemson.
Clemson University is an R1 institution and priority consideration is given to applicants having a strong record of, or demonstrated potential for, high-quality research (creative activity, publications, funding support, etc.) and postdoctoral experience in relevant fields. As it relates to audio technology, these fields could include areas such as (but not limited to):
Professional grade music/song productions and releases
Music and/or sound placements in a nationally syndicated broadcast, commercial, film or live production
Research, design or development of advanced audio technology product or project
Live sound production or FOH engineering for national touring act
A published book, paper or article in the field of audio production or technology
Professor of Practice applicants should have an established record of professional experience and accomplishments.
All applicants must have knowledge and experience recording classical ensembles and live concerts, strong leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability and desire to instruct undergraduate students. Additional qualifications are valued: teaching experience at the college level or equivalent professional experience; demonstrated commitment to student recruitment.
Application InstructionsClemson University uses Interfolio for the electronic submission of application materials:
https://apply.interfolio.com/175239Complete materials include:
1) Letter of application,
2) Curriculum vitae, or resume,
3) Three confidential letters of recommendation,
4) Sample syllabi,
5) Examples of recent audio work (no more than 20 minutes total).
Application materials should be submitted to: Hamilton Altstatt, Chair of the Audio Technology Search Committee and Audio Program Director.
Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/175239Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.jeid-017309704eaf9749b373201fe3a2be4a
