Job Description

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Keene State College is seeking an Adjunct Music Technology Faculty member to teach Music Technology courses within the Music Department during the Fall 2026 semester. The successful applicant must be able to teach in-person courses in the area of sound design. The course is offered Tuesday, Thursdays, 2:00-3:45 pm.

Keene State College has a NASM-accredited music program and is designated as an All-Steinway School. KSC offers degree programs in B.M. Performance, B.M. Composition, B.M. Technology, B.M. Music Education, and B.A. Music. The department services approximately 80 majors along with non-music majors participating in applied lessons and performing ensembles.

Duties/Responsibilities

Teach courses in the BM Music Technology degree program to undergraduate students

• Prepare course syllabi as appropriate to course subjects/topics/skills, e.g.:

  • MU-311: Sound Design for Video

• Design and deliver course content for assigned courses

• Assess student learning

• Assign grades

• Mentoring students

• Refer students to support services

• Provide supplemental instruction and mentorship to students

• Participate in appropriate department/unit meetings

• Abide with USNH and KSC policies

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Master’s Degree, or a Bachelor's degree with demonstrated professional experience in sound design

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven organizational and communication skills

• Familiarity with industry-standard sound-capturing technology

• Fluency with music production tools such as Pro Tools, Logic, Adobe Audition, After Effects, and/or Premiere Pro; analog and digital snakes; analog and digital mixing boards; venue sound and speaker systems

• Strong teaching skills, including curriculum and course design, content delivery, and assessment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience in music technology at the secondary and/or collegiate level.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Additional materials (such as past syllabi or samples of recordings mixed/mastered by the applicant) may be requested.

Compensation Pay Range:

$800 per credit hour/$840 for terminal degree per credit hour

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here:USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Keene

Salary Grade:

Period Activity