Adjunct Faculty, Music Business (History of the Recording Industry)
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, United States
Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Music Business (History of the Recording Industry)
Position Number
999972
School/Division
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties
Full-Time or Part-Time
Part-Time
Description
The Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite applications for an Instructor in the Department of Music at Hofstra University. The Department of Music welcomes applications from candidates with expertise in the history of the recording industry and music copyright law.
Responsibilities
Teaching an undergraduate course focused on the history of the recording industry, from the invention of the phonograph to contemporary digital and emerging technologies
Introducing students to U.S. copyright law as it applies to musical compositions and sound recordings
Addressing topics such as copyright ownership, duration, infringement, reversion rights, and evolving legal frameworks
Engaging students in analysis of current music industry issues, including artificial intelligence and recent copyright cases
Developing and maintaining course materials, syllabi, and assessments aligned with departmental and university standards
Supporting efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
And/or equivalent professional experience working in the music industry, music publishing, and expertise in music copyright
Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment
Deadline
Open until filled
Tenure Track
No
Date Posted
04/24/2026
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range
$1,458-$1,585 per credit hour
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Adjunct Faculty, Music Business (History of the Recording Industry)
Position Number
999972
School/Division
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties
Full-Time or Part-Time
Part-Time
Description
The Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite applications for an Instructor in the Department of Music at Hofstra University. The Department of Music welcomes applications from candidates with expertise in the history of the recording industry and music copyright law.
Responsibilities
Teaching an undergraduate course focused on the history of the recording industry, from the invention of the phonograph to contemporary digital and emerging technologies
Introducing students to U.S. copyright law as it applies to musical compositions and sound recordings
Addressing topics such as copyright ownership, duration, infringement, reversion rights, and evolving legal frameworks
Engaging students in analysis of current music industry issues, including artificial intelligence and recent copyright cases
Developing and maintaining course materials, syllabi, and assessments aligned with departmental and university standards
Supporting efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
And/or equivalent professional experience working in the music industry, music publishing, and expertise in music copyright
Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment
Deadline
Open until filled
Tenure Track
No
Date Posted
04/24/2026
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range
$1,458-$1,585 per credit hour
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