Teaching Assistant Professor of Music Business and Industry - School of Music

A full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, benefits eligible position. The appointment may be renewed, at the Dean's discretion, on an annual basis.

The primary assignment is teaching undergraduate classroom-based music business & industry courses and assisting in the general management of the program's student-run record label. Online instruction at the master's level may be assigned.

The successful candidate must be able to teach across the undergraduate and graduate music business and industry curriculum, including intellectual property in music industry, music publishing, live music industry, recording industry, music marketing, recording/live music production, entrepreneurship in the music industry, international music industry, as well the historical background and development of all branches of the industry.

Additional teaching and administrative/service responsibilities may be assigned according to the needs of the program, the School of Music, and the abilities and interests of the candidate. Participation in School of Music activities, attracting and retaining students, academic, internship, and program development, and faculty governance are required.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 14, 2026 (classes begin August 18, 2026)

A Master's Degree in Music Industry (or Music Business or closely related field) is the minimum degree required for this position. The successful candidate must have comprehensive knowledge and professional experience in one or more of the following: recording industry, music publishing, professional recording, live music industry, live production technology, software and engineering techniques, or knowledge of AI systems and tools.

Two years of collegiate teaching in classroom-based and/or online courses in the music industry field, as well as expertise in record label operations is required.

The School of Music seeks a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and the ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC (music.wvu.edu) brings together musicians and scholars from across the nation and the world in a vibrant musical community that is dedicated to fostering excellence, creativity, and innovation in the arts and humanities. It is the flagship music institution in the state, located about an hour's drive from Pittsburgh and about three hours by car from Baltimore or Washington, D.C. Housed in the multi-million-dollar Creative Arts Center, the School of Music comprises 40 full-time and 23 part-time faculty and is the only fully accredited music unit in the state of West Virginia that offers BA, BS, BM, MM, MA, and DMA degree programs in music. Music faculty members can benefit from an active program of professional development and travel grants sponsored by WVU and by the College of Creative Arts.

The WVU School of Music is an All-Steinway Institution, meeting the rigorous standards that demonstrate a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled education experience.

The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and the music education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the West Virginia Department of Education.

THE COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS & MEDIA has over 2,000 students. It comprises four professionally accredited and nationally recognized Schools of Art & Design, Media & Communications, Music, and Theatre & Dance. Each School offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees addressing such fields as the creative and performing arts, advertising and communications, arts education and scholarship, design disciplines, journalism, marketing, and public relations, museum studies, the recording industry, theatre technology, and the intersection of art and health.

The College of Creative Arts & Media is housed in WVU's Creative Arts Center and Martin Hall and has more than 70 full-time faculty and 20 professional staff whose mission is to educate succeeding generations of artists, teachers, and scholars through an experiential student-centered approach to learning. The College advocates the Arts as a medium through which the diversity of human experience is understood and valued. Exemplifying excellence and innovation in performance, exhibition, scholarship, and creative research, the College offers artistic and cultural opportunities for the citizens of West Virginia and the regional community.

APPLICATION: Applicants must submit the following:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Examples of (or links for) past and present professional projects/involvement in the industry.
• 3-5 references who may be contacted (including names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses and relationship to the applicant).
• Additional materials may be requested later.

Applications must be submitted online at https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY (wvu.edu) is classified as a Doctoral/Research University-extensive and is the state's only comprehensive doctoral-granting land grant institution. The university community is committed to student-centered priorities, academic excellence, research, creative activity, and service to the state. WVU is located about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh in Morgantown, West Virginia, a college town that enjoys high-quality health care, sporting events, performing arts and outdoor activities.

The city of Morgantown has 55,000 residents and has been ranked as the "#1 Small City in America," the "Best Small City in the East," and the "3rd Best Small Town" in the nation. Boasting a strong economy and an unemployment rate well below the national average, the area also offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities.

West Virginia University has created a dual career program to help faculty partners or spouses find employment in and around the university (https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities/dual-career-program).

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.