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BCAS - Instructor of Musical Audio Recording Technology in the School of Music - 529626
Job no: 529626
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Non-Tenure-Track/Clinical Faculty
Department/Organization
204241 - Music
Rank
Instructor
Position Summary
The School of Music at the University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time, renewable contract instructor.
Detailed Position Information
The University of Alabama School of Music invites applications for a renewable contract, full-time appointment as an Instructor of Recording Technology. The successful candidate will be able to record, edit, and mix audio projects across a wide range of musical genres and ensemble configurations while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in recording and hybrid mixing. Responsibilities include mentoring students in studio workflow, session management, critical listening, and hybrid analog/digital production techniques. The position also involves operating, maintaining, and further developing recording facilities, including Pro Tools systems, Dolby Atmos mixing/production, analog mixers, and outboard processing. The faculty member will collaborate with faculty colleagues and university ensembles on recording projects. Additional responsibilities include contributing to student recruitment, curriculum development, and the continued growth of the program. Anticipated course load: the equivalent of 12 credit hours per semester. (Teaching load may vary from semester to semester, with the balance filled by related course work.)
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in music is required
Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
DMA degree or candidates in ABD status
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
To apply for this position, please visit the University of Alabama website at https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/AS, where you will be asked to upload a letter of application and a curriculum vitae. Please arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr. Jeremy Crawford at jeremy.s.crawford@ua.edu. Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Appointment date is 8/16/2026.
About the Division/College/School
The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.
As the largest college at The University, we house over 9,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff across our 22 departments.
With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.
The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning."
About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure's 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation's premier universities, UA offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America's Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine's list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review's list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., "The Alabama Research Institutes"), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation's most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) discrimination is illegal poster.
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Advertised: 11 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time