Associate Professor, Orchestration & Arrangement (Media Design School)

The Associate Professor, Orchestration & Arrangement will teach screen scoring programs, serve as co-department head, and lead the development of online certificate content. The position requires expertise in orchestration, online pedagogy, and team leadership, as well as the ability to deliver industry-relevant pedagogy and lead instructional design.

Requirements

• Teach a full instructional load across the MFA and online graduate certificate programs
• Deliver industry-relevant and professional level pedagogy in orchestration, arrangement, composition, hybrid/orchestral scoring, and score analysis
• Co-lead development of online certificate content
• Use student and course analytics to inform outreach, intervention, and continuous improvement
• Stay current with emerging technologies
• Support faculty adoption of best instructional practices
• Collaborate with Strayer Studios and Instructional Technology
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the assigned course areas
• Provide academic leadership in the Dean's absence
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and program review
• Provide timely feedback and mentorship in craft, professional practice, and career development

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
• Well-being incentives
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Certain paid holidays
• Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
• 401(k) retirement benefit
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition assistance
• Entertainment and retail discounts