Department Chair/Instructor - Composing for Visual Media

LACM Overview Founded in 1996, Los Angeles College of Music offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare graduates to be leaders in the music industry. Providing a unique and challenging learning experience for students with guidance from music industry professionals, LACM's dynamic curriculum enables students to discover creative expression, an individual artistic voice and an entrepreneurial spirit. LACM's faculty members are accomplished and highly skilled educators who are actively engaged professional musicians, producers, composers and business people with a passion for inspiring students to discover new skills and new ways of thinking. LACM is located at the center of the historic district of Pasadena, California, a culturally thriving city known for its active artistic community. Just minutes from Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles, LACM's Pasadena location provides direct access to the music and entertainment industries, enabling LACM's Career Center to organize exclusive job, internship and audition opportunities for LACM students and alumni. Posting Title Department Chair/Instructor - Composing for Visual Media Area of Specialty Composition for Film, TV, Advertising and Games, and relevant

Music Technology Department:

Composing for

Visual Media Job Location:

Pasadena, CA Full Time/Part Time:

Part-Time Department Summary LACM's Composing for Visual Media program is highly respected among commercial music schools throughout the United States and the world. Its focus on artistic exploration, its rigorous curriculum and its close connection with the Los Angeles music industry enables students to prepare for successful careers in music upon graduation. Our faculty members are dedicated teachers as well as nationally and internationally known composers and performers. They've earned Grammy Awards, toured internationally, conducted seminars throughout the world and written music education textbooks. Position Summary The CVM Department seeks a qualified individual to serve as Chair of the Department. We seek to fill the position by October 5, 2026 / Fall 2026 quarter. The Department Chair is responsible for supervising academic matters within the department, which includes curriculum development, faculty support and classroom teaching effectiveness, student advisement, new student application reviews, special event coordination, and general supervision of the academic affairs in the department. All instruction will take place on the LACM Pasadena campus.

Responsibilities include:

Academic Leadership:

Faculty Support:

faculty support in day-to-day teaching responsibilities. Assist in faculty recruitment and hiring and faculty performance evaluations.

Curriculum Development:

articulate program-related goals and supervise department curriculum. Maintain an awareness of innovation and growth in education and the music industry. Plan and propose curriculum changes that benefit the department and promote progress.

Student Affairs:

Advise students on academic matters and general support.

Teaching:

Maintain an active role in the classroom by teaching at least one course per quarter. Representing the

Department:

Represent the department within the institution on committees, organizations and at school events and within the community.

Promotion:

Work with operations, admissions and marketing to support and promote the department. Minimum Qualifications Academic qualifications include a Master's Degree, preferred, in music or education. Four years experience in teaching music related courses at the undergraduate level. Two years experience in a supervisory position in higher education or relevant industry. Professional music industry experience is a plus. Legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without employment visa sponsorship.

Work Schedule:

Varied