Adjunct Faculty, Music Business (Catalog Music Marketing)

Responsibilities

• Teach an undergraduate course focused on the professional career of heritage recording artists within the music industry.
• Deliver weekly lectures covering creative, legal, and commercial considerations of an artist's career.
• Guide students through project-based learning, including designing and executing promotional strategies for track reissues on digital platforms.
• Cover key industry topics such as digital and catalog marketing, sampling, trademark rights, recording agreements, and master rights.
• Instruct students on streaming (playlist pitching), social media content creation, publicity, and sync/micro-sync opportunities.
• Support the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all students and faculty.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent professional experience in the music industry.
• Proven experience in music marketing and catalog music marketing.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational setting.

About the Company

Hofstra University is a diverse scholarly community located in Hempstead, NY, near New York City. We are dedicated to student success, intellectual discovery, and inclusive collaboration across a wide array of academic programs.