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About the Role
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) seeks an experienced instructor to teach Entertainment Law & Music Contracts, a course designed for musicians, composers, media scorers, producers, and arts entrepreneurs. The instructor will help students understand the legal, contractual, and business issues they will encounter in their music and media careers.
Responsibilities
- Teach and facilitate weekly course sessions on entertainment law, copyright, contracts, licensing, labor law, and negotiation.
- Develop engaging lectures, discussions, case studies, and practical exercises relevant to contemporary music careers.
- Guide students through real-world examples involving musicians, composers, media scorers, recording artists, independent contractors, and arts organizations.
- Evaluate written assignments and provide constructive feedback.
- Prepare and administer assessments and final evaluations.
- Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to questions and concerns.
- Foster an inclusive, supportive, and professional learning environment.
- Collaborate with PDV and TAC faculty and staff to ensure course alignment with student career development goals.
- Stay current on emerging issues and trends in entertainment law, copyright, licensing, labor relations, technology, AI, and digital media.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. copyright law and entertainment industry contracting, management, and agency practices.
- Experience working with musicians, composers, media composers, recording artists, performing arts organizations, production companies, or arts institutions.
- Strong presentation, communication, and teaching skills.
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical, accessible guidance for students.
- Strong organizational skills and responsiveness.
Skills
- Entertainment Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Music Business
- Artist Representation
- Music Contracting
- Copyright Law
- Contract Fundamentals
- Labor Law
- Licensing
- Negotiation Strategies
- Technology
- AI
- Digital Media
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Part-Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school or significant professional experience in entertainment law, music business affairs, music contracting, licensing, artist representation, or intellectual property management.
- Licensed attorney with a concentration in Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Media Law, or related practice areas.
Salary/Compensations
- $152.10 per classroom hour
About the Company
- The San Francisco Conservatory of Music is one of the nation's leading music institutions, committed to preparing students for successful and sustainable careers in the evolving music industry.
- Through the Professional Development Department (PDV), students gain access to innovative coursework, experiential learning opportunities, and industry engagement that bridges artistic excellence with professional success.
Equal Opportunity
- SFCM is a fully committed equal employment opportunity institution and welcomes applications from all qualified persons, including those who consider themselves to be of a race, national origin or ancestry that is not fully represented in musical arts programs in the United States.
- Personnel decisions regarding applicants for employment are made without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, age, citizenship, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state and local laws.