Assistant Professor of Instruction in Sound

Job Description

Ohio University’s School of Theater seeks a faculty member in Sound to join us as we prepare to move into the dynamic Patton Center for Arts Education;

a new building designed with a focus on the next generation of multi-discipline artists. With alumni working in arts industries worldwide, the School of Theater has built its reputation on the development of individual artistic capacity.

We strive to encourage our students to realize their own unique potential and vision. This faculty member would contribute to the delivery of the overall curriculum of the Production, Design, and Technology Area, and provide artistic and educational leadership for the MFA and BFA sound programs.

With a balanced focus on both the theoretical / aesthetic phenomena of design and the practical applications of realized productions, the School of Theater values process-based methodologies that prepare students to be theater innovators for the 21st century.

The School of Theater is comprised of twenty-six faculty and staff who support over 200 undergraduates and 30 graduate students in BFA, BA, and MFA programs.

We produce a full season of shows each academic year and are proud to host Tantrum Theater, Ohio University’s professional theater, as well as Vibrancy Theater.

The Production Design and Technology (PD&T)programis committed to a collaborative design process and professional training in theatrical design and technology, preparing students for careers in a full range of markets.

This is a nine-month renewable non-tenure track appointment that is eligible for promotion within the guidelines of the faculty handbook.

Responsibilities : Artistic and educational leadership for sound design and production. Teaching in the MFA and BFA programs which could include : Sound Design, Sound Production, and Introduction to Design, among other classes.

Strong mentorship of students is critical. Additional duties : oversight of A-V needs, and sound / media budgets, student recruitment, and service on academic committees.

Depending on student capacity, sound design for productions may also be required. This position requires days, nights, and weekends, including, but not limited to, technical and dress rehearsals.

Hours required as dictated by academic and production schedules. Minimum Qualifications MA, MFA or equivalent in Sound Design or a BA and an equivalent amount of professional training or experience in sound design for musicals and plays.

Knowledge of industry standard sound equipment and software, including QLab, Vectorworks and industry standard DAWs. Preferred Qualifications Background in professional theatrical design and / or entertainment industry, with strong connections to professional markets.

Experience in sound installation or other theater adjacent sound design.

Experience in university teaching.

Experience teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds.

Experience in theatrical media design.

Commitment to the pursuit of ongoing professional engagement.The ability to add to the diversity of perspectives within the School of Theater including throughresearch, personal practice, and teaching philosophy.

Demonstrative ability to reimagine and decolonize typical Western canonical curriculum byengaging with works that investigate many perspectives.

A commitment to self-education, cultural awareness, justice, and growth to solidify connectionsbetween faculty and students.

Ability to work in a collaborative relationship with faculty and staff, and students of all areas. Department School of Theater