Virginia Tech
Assistant Professor of Music Technology
Tenure-track faculty appointment. Full time, 9 months. Assistant Professor, salary commensurate with training and experience. Start Date: August 10, 2013.
DUTIES: Responsibilities for the position will be to teach and recruit students in the various domains of music technology and develop a research program with particular focus on interdisciplinary and collaborative research in partnership with the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology. Serve on committees and perform other appropriate university service. Additional duties are dependent upon the qualifications and interests of the applicant and the needs of the Department of Music.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate or equivalent experience in a music technology related field is required. Evidence of creative output, collaborative research experience, and excellence in teaching is required. Extensive technology literacy including experience with a diverse collection of digital signal processing (DSP) tools, techniques, and creative approaches is also required. The successful candidate will demonstrate high potential for building an outstanding program. We seek candidates with the demonstrated potential to contribute effectively to a faculty team dedicated to creating a positive, dynamic, and inclusive learning environment for an increasingly diverse student population.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with multiple operating systems, as well as proficiency in Max/MSP, Pure-Data, and other interactive DSP programming languages and environments is preferred. A collaborative research portfolio including artistic creations (installations, performance-based works), funded research, and publications is preferred. Experience in one or more of the following: live coding, MAKEr culture, hyper-instruments, circuit bending, computer music, acoustics, wave field synthesis, interactive design, laptop orchestra and/or mobile computer ensembles, recording production, sound design, multimedia, and/or commercial music performance is also preferred.
See full description of qualifications as well as application materials and procedures at music.vt.edu or https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/26919
DEADLINE: To be assured of full consideration, applications should be received by December 21, 2012. Application review will continue until the position is filled.
Virginia Tech is an AA/EO/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity. We seek candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A. Composition, Music Technology Director, DISIS Interactive Sound & Intermedia Studio Director, L2Ork Linux Laptop Orchestra Head, ICAT IMPACT Studio Virginia Tech Dept. of Music - 0240 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-6139 (540) 231-5034 (fax) ico@vt.edu http://www.music.vt.edu/faculty/bukvic/