Assistant Professor, Artificial Intelligence & Entrepreneurism in the Arts
Dept Number/Name: 0-2402-000 School Of Music
College/Division: Acad Affairs-Coll of The Arts
Salary Plan: Faculty
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Position Number: 00005574
Overview
The School of Music and the College of Design, Art and Performance are searching for a creative and collaborative musician who has an established record as an innovator in music and other art forms. We seek a forward-thinking individual who will help us to reimagine the arts and the impact of entrepreneurialism and AI on our fields. Artificial intelligence (AI) and Entrepreneurship should be the focus of their creative professional work or research agenda. The successful candidate, in line with the performance expectations of an R1 AAU institution, will work toward the rank of professor, which entails maintaining an active record of high-impact creative research at the national or international level.
The tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurism in the Arts, is a 9-month, full-time position, which contributes to the research, teaching and service missions of the University of South Florida. Anticipated start date is August 2025, or earlier depending on the availability of the successful candidate and the needs of the school.
Minimum Qualifications
Terminal degree (PhD, DMA, etc.) in music, or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience that meet national and/or regional accreditation standards. An established record working at the intersection of AI and the disciplines of music studies, performance, creation, recording and/or education. An established record as an innovator and entrepreneur in music industries.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated collaborative efforts involving musicians and artists from other art forms (dancers, actors and/or visual artists, etc.). Demonstrated experience teaching a diverse range of undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to engage in research work, which may include, but not limited to, creative practice (i.e. performances, recordings, conducting, etc.), entrepreneurial endeavors in the industry, exhibitions, published books and articles, grants and sponsored research activities, fellowships, and residencies. Engaged and/or interdisciplinary work at the local, national and/or international levels; impact on policy and practice, research awards/honors and acknowledgments; and invitations and commissions are considered vital.
The successful candidate will mentor students for diverse musical careers as they design, build, promote, and teach high-quality AI and entrepreneurism courses for undergraduate and graduate students applicable to music and other areas of the arts, as well as music courses in their specialty and as needed by the School. They will be expected to organize workshops, symposia, convocations, etc. covering a wide range of AI, innovation and entrepreneurism topics and areas in the arts.
They will also liaise with faculty from other areas in the School of Music, across the University, and with entities in the community. They will actively collaborate across the local/regional/national/international community, and with faculty and students across the University of South Florida, and they will engage in the School of Music, College of Design, Art and Performance, and the University of South Florida as they contribute to committees, meetings, auditions, and recruitment activities.
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Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 38105
Posting Date: 10/30/2024
Posting End Date: For full consideration, apply by November 25, 2024
How To Apply
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IMPORTANT – The following items must be uploaded in one attachment; 1) a cover letter addressing how your strengths correspond with minimum and preferred qualifications, and duties, and describing your vision for an innovative School of Music, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) please have 3 confidential written references sent to musicsearch@usf.edu, using subject line “Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurism in the Arts.”
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About USF
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News & World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada.
With 88 new U.S. utility patents granted in 2023, USF is 14th among American public research universities and 34th among all universities worldwide in generating new patents. The ranking places USF as a leader among the more than 1,000 academic institutions generating new, novel and useful inventions granted intellectual property protection from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
About the College of Design, Art & Performance
The College of Design, Art & Performance offers a wide array of classes ranging from arts electives available to the entire USF student population to highly specialized courses for majors in each of our disciplines, as well as a doctoral level program in music education. College of Design, Art & Performance is also ambitious in its size and scope, with four separate schools, nearly a dozen different degree programs, two concert halls, three theatres, a professional museum, a student art gallery, a digital media lab, a new Music Building, and Graphicstudio—which is renowned throughout the nation and the world.
For our community, the College annually presents approximately 400 public performances, exhibitions, lectures, plays, shows, concerts, workshops and more – by our students and faculty as well as by nationally and internationally recognized artists, scholars, and performers.
About the School of Music
The USF School of Music is a leader for innovation and transformation. Our curricula are forward thinking and focused on the needs of students, in one of the most artistically active areas in Florida. There are many incentives that attract music students to USF, including distinguished artist faculty, splendid ensembles that perform regularly at state, regional and national music events, an innovative and forward looking music education program, an exceptional jazz studies program, a commercial music program that is focused on musics of today, and an environment that boasts a wide range of excellent cultural activities. For every music student, listening, learning and performance opportunities abound! USF graduates may be found in leading graduate schools, professional ensembles and prominent teaching and administrative positions throughout the state and nation.
Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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