Position Type: Tenure-track
School/Area
School of the Arts
Department: Arts Management
Position Description
The Arts Management Program in the School of the Arts at the College of Charleston (charleston.edu/arts-management) invites applications for the Assistant Professor of Arts Management position. This is a tenure-track position, and the anticipated start date is August 16, 2026.
Responsibilities at this rank include teaching a minimum of six courses per year. While the teaching load covers the broader Arts Management curriculum, this position serves as the primary faculty lead for the music industry concentration including oversight of the student-run record label. The incumbent will also engage with arts and cultural organizations, contribute to program development, mentor and advise undergraduate students, and perform service to the College, community, and profession as appropriate. Moreover, the successful candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda or program of creative scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications, industry-focused research, or significant professional creative contributions, commensurate with expectations for tenure and promotion. Preference for this position will be given to candidates with professional experience in the music industry and connections therein, demonstrated college student oversight responsibilities inclusive of experiential learning, as well as expertise in one or more of the following areas: strategic planning, arts policy, fundraising and grant writing, creativity, arts presenting, and arts marketing. Candidates must possess a demonstrated ability to teach college-level courses as well as conduct quality research in one or more of the above-stated areas, with a preference for the music industry.
Minimum Credentials: A terminal degree in arts management or a closely related field is required. If the degree is in a related field, at least 18 hours of arts management-related graduate coursework is required. The successful candidate for the rank of assistant professor will have 3-5+ years of experience in the music business/industry, arts management, or a closely related field which can include a combination of teaching arts management and/or music industry courses on a college level and management experience in the professional field. Candidates with both undergraduate and graduate teaching experience as well as online teaching are preferred. Candidates without online teaching experience will be asked to complete an online education readiness course at the College of Charleston.
College of Charleston: The College of Charleston / University of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, SC. Since our founding in 1770, we have maintained a strong liberal arts curriculum. The university encompasses the unusual combination of an exceptional faculty, historic campus, coastal location, modern facilities and cutting-edge programs. The student body numbers approximately 10,400 in undergraduate and graduate programs combined.
If you have questions or require accommodations during the online application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at jobs@cofc.edu. For more information, please visit https://charleston.edu/equal-opportunity-programs
How to Apply Online: Applicants should apply online at jobs.cofc.edu and will be asked to include:
- Letter of application: including the candidate’s ability to advance the mission of the Arts Management Program as well as the music industry concentration, and current and projected research agenda;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Teaching philosophy. Evidence of quality teaching and sample syllabi are encouraged;
- One representative publication;
- Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required for hiring);
- Contact information for three references.
Please direct questions regarding the position to Dr. Hsin-Ching Wu, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Search Committee at wuh@cofc.edu. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Closing Date: 06/19/2026
Open Until Filled?
No
Posting Number: F2016502P
EEO Statement
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17959
