Overview In this tenure-track role, you will lead the development and launch of a new Commercial Music and Worship Arts program within a Christ-centered university. You guide curriculum design, facilities setup, and industry partnerships, shaping a program poised to prepare students for professional careers. As Founding Director, you oversee initial program-building and later transition to ongoing leadership. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams to create experiential, industry-connected learning experiences that align with ACU's mission.
Responsibilities- Lead curriculum design and implementation for the new program during Phase I
- Oversee facilities renovations and equipment integration for teaching, rehearsal, and recording
- Collaborate with admissions/marketing to recruit students
- Establish partnerships with industry professionals, churches, and alumni networks
- Direct ongoing program operations, including assessment, advising, and internships
- Teach courses in areas such as music production, songwriting, and worship leadership
- Maintain active engagement in music industry and worship communities
- Foster interdisciplinary initiatives with colleagues across disciplines
- Support ACU's Christ-centered teaching, service, and mentoring of students
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in music, music industry, worship studies, or related field
- Professional experience in music industry and/or worship leadership
- Expertise in at least one area: music production/recording, songwriting/arranging, live sound/tech, music business/entrepreneurship, worship leadership, or commercial performance
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Commitment to Christian higher education values
- leadership
- communication
- organizational skills
- music production and recording
- songwriting and arranging
- live sound and performance technology
