Temporary Part-Time Live Audio Instructor in Music at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.


Kutztown University is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our Department of Music as an instructor for our Live Audio course. This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in live sound engineering, including setting up and operating sound systems for live performances. Responsibilities include among others, teaching practical instruction on microphone placement, signal flow, and troubleshooting, guiding students through real-world scenarios and live sound setups, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, and evaluating student performance while providing constructive feedback

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Music, Audio Engineering or a related field and professional experience in live audio production is required.


A candidate is required to successfully complete the interview process including demonstration of teaching and live audio mixing.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree is highly preferred. A strong knowledge of sound reinforcement, mixing consoles, and live event audio management, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and prior teaching experience at the college level are preferred.

Supplemental Information

To apply, please submit a letter of application, a current resume/curriculum vitae with contact information for three references, and transcripts for all completed or in-progress degrees. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees will be required prior to a campus interview. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.


Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail atpena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email attitleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail atOCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online athttps://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

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