Job Description
Professor of Music & Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology is seeking candidates for a full-time, senior-level, tenured appointment as Professor of Music & Technology. This appointment will be at the level of Full or Associate Professor depending on experience and background. Candidates must hold a terminal degree in a field related to Music & Technology, with an interdisciplinary research and creative agenda that will be recognized as deserving of tenure with rank at Stevens. The successful candidate will have a significant portfolio of international recognition and accomplishment in a Music & Technology-related area; examples of areas of interest include but are not limited to AI-related fields of musical creation and inquiry, musical robotics, sound and media studies, critical software studies, theory and musicology within electronic music genres, technologically mediated performance, music information retrieval, sound design, and musical instrument design.
Successful candidates will teach undergraduate courses in Music & Technology and contribute courses in their area(s) of interest to the development of new graduate certificates and a future graduate program. Candidates will also be expected to collaborate with faculty to develop a vision for the Music & Technology program and to develop exciting research and creative initiatives around music and technology.
The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students. Stevens is an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies. We strongly encourage qualified women and minority candidates to apply.
Stevens Institute of Technology, founded in 1870, is located in Hoboken, NJ, directly across the Hudson River from New York City. Stevens students, faculty, and partners leverage their collective real-world experience and culture of innovation, research, and entrepreneurship to confront global challenges in engineering, science, systems, and technology management. The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences contributes to the mission of Stevens with programs that engage in research and creative activity at the intersection of science, technology, the arts, humanities, and social science in ways that benefit society.
Candidates interested in applying should prepare an application that includes a letter of intent, current C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, and the names and contact information for three references. Please combine all materials into a single document (MSWord or PDF) for submission. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit all materials by November 1st, 2023.
All applications must be submitted electronically through the HR website at: https://www.stevens.edu/hr/careers-at-stevens
For more information about Stevens and the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, please visit https://www.stevens.edu/hass.
For more information please contact Dr. Kelland Thomas at kthomas3@stevens.edu.
Department
School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
General Submission Guidelines:
Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
Academic Submission Guidelines:
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Cover letter
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Curriculum vitae
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Research statement
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Teaching statement that includes a) teaching interests, b) teaching philosophy, and c) a plan on how to create an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds in terms of classroom teaching, student advising, and graduate student mentoring
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Contact info for at least 2-3 references (school-specific; please refer to job posting)
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.
EEO Statement:
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.
Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.
NSF ADVANCE Institution Steven’s values diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds. We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minority candidates, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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