Position:

The University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music invites applicants for a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor in Music Industry to begin on January 1, 2025. The period of appointment is for the Spring 2025 semester; renewal beyond this period is based on department needs.

Combining the benefits of a world-class conservatory and a leading research university, the USC Thornton School of Music offers students the opportunity to pursue a thorough music education in a real-world context. Thornton offers students a full range of musical disciplines across a demanding, innovative curriculum and the opportunity to work with a faculty of national and international renown.  For more information, please visit us at http://music.usc.edu/.

With a student cohort that is largely BIPOC, gender expansive, and with a wide range of ages and experience, the applicant must be adept at teaching, communicating, and empathizing with an extraordinarily diverse student population. The University’s commitment to building an academic environment hospitable to this wide range of diversity is full and complete. To that end, we encourage applications from candidates who identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in the music industry.

Duties:

Principal duties include teaching one section of MUIN 430 Artist Management & Development, a 4-unit course for music industry majors and non-majors. Additional duties—such as private instruction, masterclasses, coaching sessions, or other instructional duties—may be assigned depending on departmental needs and the candidate's qualifications. Candidates participate in department activities such as capstone projects, and meetings, as needed and requested.

Qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in music industry, business administration or related field plus a minimum of five (5) years of practical experience working in the field as an Artist Manager for top industry artist(s)-possessing the skills listed below:  

Preferred: Master’s degree in music industry, business administration or related field plus a minimum of five (5) years of practical experience as a top executive for an Artist Management company consisting of top industry artist(s), singer(s), songwriters(s) and / or producer(s), including those artists nominated and / or winning GRAMMY Award(s)- possessing the skills listed below:

Eight (8) years of practical experience leading an Artist Management company consisting of top industry artist(s), singer(s), songwriters(s) and / or producer(s)-possessing the skills listed below.

below may be substituted for an undergraduate degree:

A strong working knowledge of the music industry in many of the following areas: record labels (both major and independent), music publishing companies, record producers, music licensing, tour planning, budgeting and negotiating;

Knowledge of current marketing trends, including a familiarity with immersive technologies to market and brand artist endeavors;

Advanced skills and knowledge in strategic business planning, business management development, and leadership training;

Proven success in entrepreneurial endeavors including starting of both small and large companies;

Significant collaborative experience with C-Suite executives inside and outside of the music industry;

Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills;

A record of proven leadership skills;

Experience teaching at the collegiate level.

Review of applications will commence immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

The salary hiring range for this position is $9,400 to $9,800 per 4-unit course section, per semester. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To Apply:

Interested candidates must apply through the USC online system. Candidates are asked to provide a curriculum vitae and email addresses for two references. Do not send recordings and other supporting materials unless requested. Materials will not be returned.