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Instructor, Music Business

Murray State University

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Murray, KY
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Job overview

Murray State University seeks a Music Business professional with experience in record label operations, artist management, and music publishing. The successful candidate will teach in these areas and help develop a program recruiting plan, plan degree-specific study abroad opportunities, and build campus, community, and music-industry partnerships. Additional duties include advising majors, overseeing internships, teaching rock or country music survey courses, and providing departmental service.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Record Label OperationsArtist ManagementMusic PublishingRelationship BuildingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDigital MarketingDigital DistributionLive SoundRecorded Sound

Qualifications

College DegreeGraduate Degrees or CourseworkCollege Teaching Experience

Full job description

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Murray State University seeks a Music Business professional with experience in record label operations, artist management, and music publishing. In addition to teaching assignments in these areas, the successful candidate would be integrally involved in developing a recruiting plan for the program, planning degree-specific study abroad opportunities, and building partnerships across the campus, community, and music industry. Additional responsibilities include advising majors, overseeing internships, teaching survey courses in rock or country music, and providing additional service to the department as needed.

Minimum Education Requirements:

College degree required; graduate degrees or coursework and college teaching experience desirable.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in record label operations, artist management, and music publishing. Other experience in the music industry (digital marketing, digital distribution, live/recorded sound, etc.) will be considered favorably. Exceptional ability to build relationships and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

  • Letter of application

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Contact information for at least three references who can speak to your professional, academic, and/or teaching abilities.

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by January 1, 2027. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Work Location: Kentucky

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