Position Description: NYU London is currently recruiting for a part-time lecturer to teach Business Structures of the Music Industry, a course sponsored by Steinhardt's Music Business Program at New York University. Teaching commences in the autumn term (Sept-Dec 2025) Course Description: The broad objective of this course is to understand the commercial and copyright basis for the music industry, and the importance of entrepreneurial thinking and opportunity recognition in the music industry. The course will provide a background study of all related areas of the multibillion-dollar music industry, including the evolution and operations of the record company, music publishing, artist management, live entertainment, copyright, business-to-business and consumer-facing digital services. Upon completion of this course, students will: + Understand the structures of major companies in the music industry, the origins of those structures, and the ways in which the structures change as a result of new competitive pressures and new technology. + Understand the power of personal creativity and innovative thinking about problems in the music industry, and in life. + Explore industries that could offer growth opportunities for the music industry. + Understand the basics of U.S. and international copyright law and trade agreements. + Understand the concepts that affect the public's perception of artistic work, non-artistic products, and purchasing decisions. + Learn how music publishers earn money, how songwriters work with publishers and rights organizations, and what constitutes financial security for songwriters and artists. Expectation of Hours: This is a 2-credit class, which calls for total contact hours equaling about 17.5 hours. The semester is 15 weeks (14 weeks of teaching plus an exam week) and there are 2.5 hours of classroom instruction each week. In addition to the time required for course preparation, classroom instruction, and marking, the instructor is required to hold a minimum of one set 60-minute “office hour” at NYU London per week, during which time they will be available to meet with students. Teaching information: Instructors are encouraged to use a variety of pedagogical techniques. This typically includes a combination of lecture- and discussion-based class sessions, as well as the use of student activities, such as debate exercises, flipped classroom environments, and experimental simulations. In addition to exams, instructors may use a variety of assignments to assess student comprehension of the course material. These may include online weekly homework, writing assignments, short student presentations, and in-class multiple-choice quizzes. Instructors may select the mix that is more appropriate to their teaching methodology. Instructors should be prepared to teach in-person and simultaneously to be prepared for remote instruction should circumstances require it. NYU uses Zoom as its primary platform for remote instruction. About NYU and NYU London: Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States. The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 14 global academic centers and research programs in more than 25 countries. NYU London is an undergraduate study abroad program of exceptional quality with teaching strengths across the curriculum. Our UK faculty, drawn mainly from local universities, has an excellent record in teaching and research. Classes are held at the NYU London centre at 265 Srand, London, WC2R 1BH. If you would like to learn more about our program please visit NYU London (https://www.nyu.edu/london.html) . We are seeking candidates with a mix of education/training and creative or professional practice, as well as experience teaching courses at the undergraduate level, in a degree-granting program. Music industry experience and terminal degree (Doctorate, JD, MFA, MPS, MBA) would be a plus factor for qualified candidates. Experience teaching American undergraduates is helpful. The successful candidate should have the right to live and work in the UK prior to appointment. All candidates must submit the following: (1) a cover letter; and (2) a current C.V. All applications must be made online through Interfolio ByCommittee at apply.interfolio.com/158597 . If you are new to using Interfolio Faculty Search you may find the following guide useful: Job Applicant's Guide to Interfolio Faculty Search (http://product-help.interfolio.com/m/39937/l/606208-job-applicant-s-guide-to-interfolio-faculty-search) . Applications, in the form of a C.V. and covering letter, should arrive by 31st January 2025. Competitive salary. Terms and conditions will be discussed with the successful applicant. The successful candidate should have the right to live and work in the UK prior to appointment. NYU London is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from under-represented individuals in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, and gender and sexual identity. NYU London affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.