Posting Information

Position TitleAssistant or Associate Professor of Instruction - Sound Design and Technology Supervisor

Job Posting Number2025009NTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

College/DivisionCollege of Fine Arts and Communication

Department/SchoolDepartment of Theatre & Dance

Position Description

TheDepartment of Theatre & Dance (https://www.theatreanddance.txst.edu/) at Texas State University invites applicants for a teacher and supervisor position in the area of Sound Technology & Design. The position is at the academic rankofAssistant or Associate Professor of Instructionand is an annual 9-month contract. The new hire will join a dynamic faculty and internationally acclaimed program recently recognized among the top 25 drama programs in the world. We are dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate students that prioritizes contemporary professional standards in all casting, recruitment, classroom, and production environments.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will typically teach up to two courses related to sound design and technology per semester. The majority of the workload will consist of providing sound technology and design support for all theatre productions. This will involve being the faculty designer and/or technician or supervising BFA student designers and technicians on departmental productions in three venues including large musical theatre performances with a live orchestra. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Design, Technology, and Management Area in support of current initiatives and new developments.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications for Assistant rank:

· Professional experience in a sound-related field

· Experience with industry-standard audio equipment and design software

Required Qualifications for Associate rank:

· Professional experience in a sound-related field

· Experience with industry-standard audio equipment and design software

· More than five years of full-time effective teaching contributions at the university level in traditional classrooms and/or practical settings

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

· Degree in a sound-related field

· Experience teaching sound design and/or sound technology

· Experience supervising crews for performing arts events

· Experience mentoring student designers

· Professional live event sound design experience

· Experience in live sound engineering

· Demonstrated excellence in collaboration

· Evidence of strong communication and problem-solving skills

Application Procedures

For full consideration, all application materials should be received through the Texas State University website by January 5, 2025:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50209

The position will remain open until filled.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

· Current curriculum vitae or resume

· Cover letter

· Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

· Portfolio of professional work

· Philosophy of Teaching/Mentorship Statement

· Contact information for 3 references (in the Reference Letter section of the application)

Type of PositionFull-Time

Proposed Start Date9/1/2025

Posting Date10/21/2024

Review Date01/05/2025

Close Date01/05/2025

Open Until Filled?Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50209

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