Job Description
Minneapolis College is seeking a temporary, part-time instructor for the Sound Arts Program within the School of Design and the Arts. This is an opportunity for a teaching position during Fall Semester of the [contact details available in the full listing] academic year that may be renewed for the 2027 Spring Semester at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Design and the Arts.
Dates of employment: Fall Semester 2026 (August 24 - December 12, 2026)
If renewed: Spring Semester 2027 (January 11 - May 8, 2027)
Available courses in Fall 2026 Semester (16 credits total)
Sounds Arts 2: Digital Principles of Sound (3 credits)
Sounds Arts 3: Recording and Digital Production (3 credits)
Sounds Arts 4: Form and Design in Sound (4 credits)
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide classroom instruction for Sound Arts Courses
Plan, develop, and deliver curriculum specific to Sounds Arts courses. Please see program information about the Sounds Arts program.
Evaluate and assess student progress toward learning goals.
Maintain consistent communication with students and colleagues.
Support the mission, vision and core values of the college.
Promote diversity and cultural competency.
Participate actively in the college community through committee work and interdepartmental collaboration.
Building and maintaining professional industry and community relationships.
Salary Range: $43,067 - $71,893 annually. Salary schedule placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2023 - 2025 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State credential field of Audio Recording Specialist.
Education Requirement: Associate's degree in recording arts technology program.
Occupational Experience Requirement: Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in audio design, production and recording.
Recency Requirement: One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
Preferred Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Music.
- Significant experience with microphones and techniques for classical, jazz, and pop/rock.
- Fluency with Pro Tools and Reason for music recording and processing.
- Working knowledge of MIDI and an understanding of the MIDI language and messages.
- Experience critiquing student work.
- Working knowledge of analog patchbays and small-format mixers.
- Basic terminology and techniques of subtractive synthesis and sampling.
- A record of creating artistic work.
Other Requirements
Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Varies, some evenings and weekends may be required.
Telework: No
Application Procedure
Interested Individuals must apply online. Applications submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Please provide a cover letter, electronic resume, and any other documents as needed. All upload documents need to be under Resume/CV section. Attach names and contact information of at least four (4) references, two (2) managers and (2) two professionals, who can directly address your qualifications for this position. Please detail your experience in the areas of responsibility and describe how you meet the minimum qualifications on your application. Applicants must include transcripts to be considered and need to upload transcripts under Resume/CV Section. Copies of unofficial/official transcripts are acceptable for the screening process. The successful candidate will need to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.