Composition and Songwriting Department Head

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]We are seeking a Department Head for our Composition and Songwriting Department.

The ideal candidate should have considerable professional experience as a composer for media (e.g., television, film, video games, new media, etc.) and/or songwriter (e.g., publishing, placements, licensing, etc.) and be highly skilled with audio recording and mixing technologies as well as MIDI sequencers and digital audio workstations

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]McNally Smith is dedicated to developing students as creative professionals and preparing them for success in the areas of music performance, business, production, engineering and composition. Accordingly, the Department Head is responsible for ensuring that the curriculum is relevant and current with the industry standards and career realities of working composers and songwriters. This is a collaborative position that requires the Department Head to work across departmental lines to create meaningful educational experiences that reflect current and emerging best practices within the music and entertainment industry. 

The College celebrates its faculty as a community of accomplished educators, artists and active practitioners. 

To this end, the ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:
Considerable professional experience as a composer for media [url=http://%28e.g.%2C/](e.g.,[/url] television, film, video games, new media, etc.) and/or songwriter [url=http://%28e.g.%2C/](e.g.,[/url] publishing, placements, licensing, etc.)
Highly skilled with:
Audio recording and mixing technologies
MIDI sequencers and digital audio workstations
Collaborative working style
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to relate and engage students in the learning process
Master’s degree or graduate certificate in related field; or equivalent professional experience
Experience in curriculum development
Minimum of 3 years working in a supervisory role
Minimum of 3 years teaching experience

Responsibilities include:

Curriculum review, development and oversight
Faculty management – including course scheduling, classroom observations, and faculty development
Development of departmental goals
Membership on committees as needed
Maintenance of teaching load (reduced)
Student advising

This is a 12-month position with a renewable contract. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. 

Applications will be accepted until April 10, 2017. Review of applications will begin upon receipt.[/font][/size][/font][/size]

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