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Georgia State University
Professor of Practice
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A Music Professor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches music related subject areas. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
$73,991 / year median in Georgia
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Position Details Position Information Posting Number F00536P Classification Title Professor of Practice Position Title Professor of Practice GSU Information Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad. A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels. With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth. Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship. General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean. Department Creative Media Ind Inst Instru College College of Arts & Sciences Campus Atlanta Position Type Full Time Faculty Posting Type Internal/External About the Department The Creative Media Industries Institute ( CMII ) at Georgia State University in Atlanta operates an advanced technology content creation center and offers undergraduate bachelor (BA/BS) degree programs in Game Design & Development and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies ( BIS ) in Media Entrepreneurship, as well as an MFA concentration in Virtual Production. CMII employs research and teaching faculty, as well as industry-experienced Professors of Practice. CMII is an interdisciplinary unit in the College of Arts and Sciences, created to develop 21st century storytellers prepared for work in the media and arts industries, to mentor students interested in entrepreneurship, and to develop research-connected industry partnerships. Position Description The Creative Media Industries Institute ( CMII ) at Georgia State University in Atlanta invites applications for a Professor of Practice position in the creative media industries, to start in fall 2026 pending final budget approval. We seek an individual with a nationally recognized record of achievement in the media industries, broadly defined (e.g., the candidate might bring experience as a content creator, game designer or development, an executive producer with expertise in production finance/logistics, technology-assisted story creation, audio design, emerging television and film, short form streaming and influencer content, etc.). We anticipate hires who bring a strong familiarity with creative industry transformations, especially relating to artificial intelligence. Required Experience Minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience in content creation, media, or related sectors. Demonstrated professional engagement in content creation industries with the ability to connect academic programs to commercially viable projects. Experience collaborating with industry partners to support revenue-generating initiatives or partnerships. Experience teaching, training, or mentoring (academic classroom or corporate training preferred). Experience in curriculum development, student mentoring, and project supervision is preferred. Experience working with or managing industry collaborations and production pipelines. Required Education Bachelor's degree in a relevant creative, media, or related field Preferred Qualifications/Experience Advanced degree not required, but candidates with advanced academic credentials in a creative or media-related discipline are welcomed. Prior teaching experience in higher education or corporate training environments. Experience with curriculum development and student project supervision. Familiarity with production finance and business operations within the media industry. Experience developing or supporting industry-sponsored projects or collaborations. Demonstrated interest in working with students in emerging technology and media fields. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Industry Knowledge Thorough understanding of the creative and production pipeline within area of expertise. Familiarity with production finance and business aspects of content creation.