Adjunct-Instructor, Audio Production - Branchburg, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by and as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design Department is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor to teach Audio Production during the Spring 2024 semester and beyond.

Essential Duties:

The Arts 113 - Audio Production course is a studio arts course focusing on the recording, editing, mixing and production of audio files for use in a variety of applications, such as video games, film and environmental soundscape. The course is a requirement or elective for a broad selection of creative program disciplines.

The applicant should have an understanding of an audio file based DAW, such as Reaper 64, Pro Tools or similar environment. The lab is currently equipped with PCs running Reaper 64. The course is not a music creation or production specific course though some processes taught can be used in the creation or production of music. The focus is on a more general use of sound as a creative and applied medium. The recording, processing and editing of voice and environmental sound is part of project completion. The instructor should also be able to teach the properties and physics of sound on a fundamental level.

Requirements:

A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in a related field (or equivalent professional experience) is required.

Minimum of two years of college-level teaching experience with a record of effective instruction and student engagement.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively connect with a diverse student population.

Commitment to teaching excellence and student success.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcripts

RVCC's starting rank and rate are commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.