University of Arizona
Assistant Professor of Practice, Sound Engineer/Director of the Recording Studio
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Assistant Professor of Practice, Sound Engineer/Director of the Recording Studio (Career-Track)
Posting Number req24167
Department School of Music
Department Website Link https://music.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
The University of Arizona School of Music invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Practice, career track, not tenure eligible, twelve month with specialization in Sound Recording to serve as the Director of the Recording Studio, operate and maintain the Jeffrey Haskell Recording Studio, work with faculty, staff, and students in the creation of professional recordings, teach current and future courses in recording technologies, and teach/mentor student interns.
The University of Arizona is a Research I institution. The successful candidate will work with colleagues to assess and develop innovative curriculum at all levels, from general education survey courses to graduate seminars in these areas of expertise. Faculty teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate majors as well as other majors and serve on graduate committees. The Jeffrey Haskell Recording Studio is core to the mission of the School of Music and in the scholarship and creative activity of the school’s faculty and students. The successful candidate’s position will include the administration and recording process associated with the Recording Studio as a key part of this faculty position.
The School of Music is one of the country’s top comprehensive music programs, home to innovative faculty members who are leaders in their fields as educators, scholars, and active performers. The faculty include approximately 60 specialists across performance, music education, jazz studies, composition, conducting, music theory, musicology, and ethnomusicology, who provide rigorous training to over 300 undergraduate and 150 master’s and doctoral music majors. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Please visit our website for more information about the school and its programs: https://music.arizona.edu.
Tucson enjoys a sunny, temperate mountain climate and a thriving arts community, which supports the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music, Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Arizona Opera, the Tucson Desert Song Festival, and many other organizations.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Operate and maintain the Jeffrey Haskell recording studio.
Work with students, faculty and staff to create professional recordings.
Keep up to date on emerging technologies.
Make minor repairs.
Lecturer for existing and new coursework.
Improve and maintain studio web site.
Mentor students as interns.
Produce high quality media.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to interact with a wide range of students, faculty, etc.; people skills
Ability to be flexible and adapt
Effective communication skills
Ability to learn new equipment and software
Ability to provide mentorship in audio and video
Proficiency in video recording and editing.
Proficiency in Digital Workstations including but not limited to: - Pro Tools - Logic Pro - Reaper - DaVinci Resolve (or equivalent)
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree in relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of five years professional experience as a recording engineer.
Minimum of five years in higher education mentoring and instructing students and interns.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with troubleshooting complex equipment.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 00
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review Applicant Compensation Guide and Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level - Job Family - Job Function - Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Dr. Brian Luce bluce@arizona.edu
Open Date 10/14/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant 1. A letter of interest identifying how your experiences, expertise and vision meet the qualifications for the position (1-2 pages) 2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) 3. Names and contact information for three references
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Diversity Statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. The ASR contains crime statistics for the previous three calendar year and policies, procedures and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or more emergency and input resources for crime victims. A campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined annual fire safety report about fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies and frameworks underlying
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Posting Number req24167
Department School of Music
Department Website Link https://music.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
The University of Arizona School of Music invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Practice, career track, not tenure eligible, twelve month with specialization in Sound Recording to serve as the Director of the Recording Studio, operate and maintain the Jeffrey Haskell Recording Studio, work with faculty, staff, and students in the creation of professional recordings, teach current and future courses in recording technologies, and teach/mentor student interns.
The University of Arizona is a Research I institution. The successful candidate will work with colleagues to assess and develop innovative curriculum at all levels, from general education survey courses to graduate seminars in these areas of expertise. Faculty teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate majors as well as other majors and serve on graduate committees. The Jeffrey Haskell Recording Studio is core to the mission of the School of Music and in the scholarship and creative activity of the school’s faculty and students. The successful candidate’s position will include the administration and recording process associated with the Recording Studio as a key part of this faculty position.
The School of Music is one of the country’s top comprehensive music programs, home to innovative faculty members who are leaders in their fields as educators, scholars, and active performers. The faculty include approximately 60 specialists across performance, music education, jazz studies, composition, conducting, music theory, musicology, and ethnomusicology, who provide rigorous training to over 300 undergraduate and 150 master’s and doctoral music majors. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Please visit our website for more information about the school and its programs: https://music.arizona.edu.
Tucson enjoys a sunny, temperate mountain climate and a thriving arts community, which supports the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music, Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Arizona Opera, the Tucson Desert Song Festival, and many other organizations.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Operate and maintain the Jeffrey Haskell recording studio.
Work with students, faculty and staff to create professional recordings.
Keep up to date on emerging technologies.
Make minor repairs.
Lecturer for existing and new coursework.
Improve and maintain studio web site.
Mentor students as interns.
Produce high quality media.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to interact with a wide range of students, faculty, etc.; people skills
Ability to be flexible and adapt
Effective communication skills
Ability to learn new equipment and software
Ability to provide mentorship in audio and video
Proficiency in video recording and editing.
Proficiency in Digital Workstations including but not limited to: - Pro Tools - Logic Pro - Reaper - DaVinci Resolve (or equivalent)
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree in relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of five years professional experience as a recording engineer.
Minimum of five years in higher education mentoring and instructing students and interns.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with troubleshooting complex equipment.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 00
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review Applicant Compensation Guide and Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level - Job Family - Job Function - Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Dr. Brian Luce bluce@arizona.edu
Open Date 10/14/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant 1. A letter of interest identifying how your experiences, expertise and vision meet the qualifications for the position (1-2 pages) 2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) 3. Names and contact information for three references
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Diversity Statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. The ASR contains crime statistics for the previous three calendar year and policies, procedures and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or more emergency and input resources for crime victims. A campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined annual fire safety report about fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies and frameworks underlying
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