Job description
Tulane University is hiring a Professor of Practice to teach courses in Recording Engineering and manage a newly built studio space. The position will be shared between the Newcomb Department of Music and the Digital Media Practices (DMP) program within the School of Liberal Arts (SLA). We are seeking a candidate who is both a practitioner in the field of audio engineering and a teacher capable of introducing college students to the many facets of sound, including recording, design, multi-channel mixing, spatial audio, ADR, foley, and video podcasting. The position has a start date of July 1, 2027 and is contracted as a standard 9-month appointment.
Competitive candidates will have knowledge of classroom teaching at the college or university level. The candidate will help develop a structured curricular pathway in studio production for Music majors and the Sound Pathway in the DMP Coordinate Major. The position has a 2/2 teaching load of courses such as “Music Recording Techniques I and II,” “Introduction to Audio Technology,” “TV and Film Sound Design” and “Multi-channel Mixing for Film.”
The candidate should also have experience and demonstrated success in the recording industry and cinema audio. The reduced teaching load will allow the faculty member to serve as the Studio Manager in our new institutional hub for music recording and podcasting projects. Duties will include overseeing day-to-day student usage of the space, supervising student workers, advising on equipment purchases and maintenance, and acting as the primary liaison between Music and DMP in the shared facility.
Qualifications
By the time of the appointment, the candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree, with a graduate degree preferred. The candidate should demonstrate experience as both a practitioner and teacher in the field of sound recording.
About Us
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [email protected].
Job Info
- Job Identification 1962
- Job Category Academic and Student Affairs
- Posting Date 09/21/2026, 02:09 PM
- Apply Before 12/30/2026, 02:09 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
- Legal Employer Tulane University
- Business Unit Tulane University
- Department SLA Music
How to apply
Apply via EaveWorks and submit the following:
- Current resume
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Three references (they will only be contacted if a candidate is a finalist).
Review of applications will begin November 2, 2026 until position is filled. Priority review will be given to applications received before November 2, 2026.
