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The Department of Performing Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment in Audio Technology. Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field. The position is a one-semester terminal appointment that will commence on January 11, 2027, and end on May 31, 2027.

An advanced degree in an audio-related field (MFA, MA, MM, DMA, or PhD) and evidence of teaching is required. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in music recording and mixing, critical listening, digital audio workstations, and other audio production topics. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in Department and University activities and service.

The salary range is between $35,000 - $36,000. Review of applications will begin immediately and will close on November 16, 2026. Please submit applications via Workday. For the initial submission, please include a letter of interest expressing areas of expertise and ability to teach courses in the ATEC curriculum, curriculum vitae, and two sample syllabi. Letters of recommendation and additional materials may be requested at a future date. Please contact Richard Streeks, Faculty Coordinator, 202-885-3422 if you have any questions.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital.  For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

The Department of Performing Arts at American University offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Arts Management, Dance, Music, Theatre, and Audio Technology. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at www.american.edu/cas. For more information about the Audio Technology Program and the Department of Performing Arts please see www.american.edu/cas/performing-arts/audio-tech.cfm and www.american.edu/cas/performing-arts/index.cfm.

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