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Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction - Sound Design and Technology Su

Texas State University, San Marcos, California, us, 92079


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Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction - Sound Design and Technology Supervisor

Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction - Sound Design and Technology SupervisorJob Posting Number: 2025009NTLJob Location: San MarcosCollege/Division: College of Fine Arts and CommunicationDepartment/School: Department of Theatre & DancePosition Description:The

Department of Theatre & Dance

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 rank of

Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction

and 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:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications.Required Qualifications:For Assistant rank:Professional experience in a sound-related fieldExperience with industry-standard audio equipment and design softwareFor Associate rank:Professional experience in a sound-related fieldExperience with industry-standard audio equipment and design softwareMore than five years of full-time effective teaching contributions at the university level in traditional classrooms and/or practical settingsPreferred Qualifications:Degree in a sound-related fieldExperience teaching sound design and/or sound technologyExperience supervising crews for performing arts eventsProfessional live event sound design experienceExperience in live sound engineeringDemonstrated excellence in collaborationEvidence of strong communication and problem-solving skillsFor full consideration, all application materials should be received through the Texas State University website by January 5, 2025:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50209The position will remain open until filled.Applicants should submit the following materials:Current curriculum vitae or resumeCover letterUnofficial transcripts (all in one document)Portfolio of professional workPhilosophy of Teaching/Mentorship StatementContact information for 3 references (in the Reference Letter section of the application)Type of Position:

Full-TimeProposed Start Date:

9/1/2025Posting Date:

10/21/2024Review Date:

01/05/2025Close Date:

01/05/2025Open Until Filled?

YesEEO/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 from

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.

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