PRODiG+ Fellow, Music

SUNY Plattsburgh, United States

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Search Number PJ # 7357
Title PRODiG+ Fellow, Music
Category Academic
Department Music
About The Position:
SUNY Plattsburgh is seeking applicants for a SUNY Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+ ) Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Music and Music Technology.
PRODiG+ is designed with two primary goals: (1) increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty. Additional information on the PRODiG+ Fellowship can be found at https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/ . The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria. Preference will be given to candidates who are:
  • Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows; From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates)
  • Were first- generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans


This Fellowship is for a 12-month appointment for two years. The fellow will have a unique opportunity to collaborate with other faculty members and receive enhanced support and mentorship. The fellowship is expected to transition into a tenure-track position (10-month obligation) after two years, provided the fellow achieves performance milestones during the fellowship.
Additional SUNY Plattsburgh support for the PRODiG+ Fellow includes: a reduced teaching load for two years (e.g., two courses per semester instead of three); monthly mentoring with a tenured faculty mentor during the two-year Fellowship; new faculty orientation and onboarding workshops; resources related to the academic performance review process, faculty benefits, and other monthly presentations.
Duties are expected to include teaching courses such as Music Technology, Music Theory, and courses in our core curriculum. Student advisement along with other departmental and university service contributions are also expected. The Music Department is a small but highly visible and active department who strive to create a supportive artistic environment. We are part of the School of Arts & Sciences which provides excellence in learning opportunities for all students at SUNY Plattsburgh through a core liberal arts education. We train students who can think critically, have mastered their discipline, can communicate effectively and are broadly educated. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of the importance of ensuring a welcome and equitable environment and academic experience for all. The successful candidate may be asked to teach courses in a distance learning format.
Required Qualifications:
  • Be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Master’s/terminal degree in Music Technology, Music Theory, or Composition by the time of appointment; expected to be 09/01/2026
  • Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/ unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations
  • Relevant teaching experience, including knowledge of Logic, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton, Notation Programs
  • Experience with analog and digital mixing
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Doctoral degree in Music Technology, Music Theory, or Composition
  • Successful curriculum development experience
  • Undergraduate college teaching experience
Salary (Applicant View)
$65,000 (12-month obligation), plus excellent benefits
About Our University
SUNY Plattsburgh , home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools – Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience.
SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 02/15/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include 1) a cover letter of interest, 2) resume/CV, and 3) contact information for three current professional references as well as 4) a PRODiG+ Fellow Application Statement responding to the following question in 750 words or less: “Please describe how you’ve engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.”
Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.
EEO Statement
SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.

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