Part-Time Lecturer, Music Engineering

Tufts University's Department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a Part-time Lecturer: a 25%-time position who will serve as Director of the Music Engineering Program on a 3-year contract. Ideally, the candidate's experience will directly support the current program in the areas of music production engineering, musical instrument design, and acoustic engineering. The candidate should be capable of teaching graduate and undergraduate courses related to current curricula. In addition to teaching one course a year, in their role as director, they will coordinate the music engineering summer programs and, in conjunction with music faculty, administer the undergraduate minor. Detailed information about the program can be found at https://engineering.tufts.edu/me/current-students/undergraduate-program/minor-music-engineering and https://as.tufts.edu/music/academics/undergraduate-programs/minor-music-engineering.

Tufts distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary focus and integrative nature of its education and research programs, within the environment of both a "Research 1" university and a top-ranked undergraduate institution. We offer the best of a liberal arts college atmosphere, coupled with the resources of a major research university. Home to nine graduate and professional schools across four campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-school partnerships. Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus is located only six miles from historic downtown Boston, facilitating extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaborations, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a musical background who has strong teaching and communication skills and can bring the breadth of their experience to classes offered within the minor in music engineering. A master's or PhD in music technology, mechanical engineering, or acoustics, or equivalent industry experience, is required. We will give preference to engineers whose experience complements that of the department faculty and who have previously demonstrated exceptional teaching skills in the fields of music engineering and acoustics.

Questions about the position should be addressed to Professor Paul Lehrman, search committee chair, at Paul.Lehrman@tufts.edu. Candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and objectives, and a statement of how they will lead the program's multifaceted nature, along with contact information for three references online through Interfolio. Candidates should clearly explain how their skillset will fit well into the music engineering program. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate attention to inclusive excellence as it relates to teaching, research, and scholarship within the scope of this job opening throughout their application. Review of applications will begin on November 9, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Tufts University is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each candidate's experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The pay offered will be determined based on a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the individual's education and experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and budgetary considerations.