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Tenure Track Faculty Position

Assistant Professor of Music, Music Department

Music Business Emphasis

College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Music. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938; Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive; relevant; and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts; humanities; sciences; engineering; and professional disciplines; the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1;400-acre campus; which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30;000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1;400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs; 11 credential and certificate programs; and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting , and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our campus initiatives and our Principles of Community can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s .

Student Population . Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2023, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 25,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 56% percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 53% Hispanic / Latinx, 22% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 3% African American / Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American. Forty-three percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university include mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, as well as finance, real estate, and law.

Inclusive Excellence and Student Success . We aspire to be the model inclusive polytechnic university in the nation. We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse society.

As a part of the application for faculty positions; all candidates must submit a Student Success Statement that demonstrates their commitment and record of contributions to diversity and equity through their teaching; scholarship; or service by speaking to at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria below.

Candidates should explain how they have engaged in the criteria below in their pedagogy; scholarship; and / or service; as well as the level to which these efforts have been consistently incorporated into their work.

Inclusive Excellence Criteria :

• Incorporates the contributions and struggles of historic ethnic minority groups or other disadvantaged communities into their teaching; scholarly work; and / or service contributions;
• Adopts teaching strategies that support the learning and success of students from diverse student populations;
• Mentors and engages diverse student populations in discovery; scholarship; and creative activities;
• Engages students in problem-based projects and learning that address the needs of diverse communities;
• Possesses knowledge of challenges and barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline and uses it to inform their work in specific ways;
• Mentors and assists diverse student populations interested in pursuing graduate education;
• Engages in community-responsive action research or service with diverse student populations and communities;
• Has experience in or demonstrates a commitment to adopting experiential learning activities and pedagogy with diverse student populations and communities; and
• Has expertise in or demonstrated commitment to teaching; scholarship and / or service that contributes to access; diversity; and equal opportunity in higher education.

Department of Music : The music department is a hands-on, creative community combining performance, musicianship, industry, and technology to empower musicians of the future. We promote music as a diverse practice that rewards and fulfills individual lives and the human experience. We foster ethical innovative careers in performance, teaching, and the music industry. We encourage all to realize their highest artistic, scholarly, and professional potential.

Position description : Teach in — and help lead — the Music Industry program in the Music Department at Cal Poly Pomona. Founded nearly 30 years ago, it is one of the older such undergraduate programs in the country, currently numbering nearly 150 undergraduates. The program prepares musicians for a wide variety of careers in the music and entertainment fields as well as for teaching opportunities and / or further graduate study.

The successful candidate would teach music industry coursework that could include : Careers in Music; Music Industry Seminar; Artist Representation and Promotion; Music for Media, Non-profit Music; Music Publishing, Copyright, and Licensing; Beatlemania, Life and Death in the Arts, Senior Projects, and guide internships. The candidate would also develop new coursework and / or teach other classes appropriate to the candidate’s specialties. Furthermore, the candidate would conduct research, creative, and scholarly activities in areas appropriate to the candidate’s specialties.

Minimum requirements include :

Preferred / Desired Qualifications :

Conditions of Employment :

The person offered this position is required to pass a background check.

Application Process :

A completed application will consist of

(1 page max)At least three letters of reference dated within the last three years; at least one of which must specifically address teachingThe names and contact information for at least three additional individuals who can serve as referencesUnofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)

Finalists for the position will :

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than September 15, 2024.

Salary range for Academic Year, nine-month appointment : $82,000-$85,000.

Applications accepted only via —online application portal—for University hires.

Equal Opportunity Employer

California State Polytechnic University; Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California; to maintain the excellence of the university; and to offer our students richly varied disciplines; perspectives; and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex; gender identity / gender expression; sexual orientation; marital status; pregnancy; age; disability; genetic information; medical condition; and covered veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act; the university prepares a public