Assistant Professor, Sound Design/Technical Direction

Radford University
  • Radford, Virginia
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    Title: Assistant Professor, Sound Design/Technical Direction

    Application Review Date: November 22, 2026

    Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

    Job Description

    Assistant Professor, Full-time/Tenure Track 9-month faculty position in Sound Design/Technical Direction, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate is a congenial collaborator and mentor with strong oral and written communication skills. This position is supported by a 12-month full-time faculty Assistant Technical Director/Scene Shop Manager.
    Duties (include but are not limited to):
    •Performing Technical Director duties for department productions
    •Designing sound and/or mentoring student sound designers for department productions
    •Teaching courses in Sound Design, Sound Engineering, and/or Technical Production
    •Support the Assistant Technical Director/Scene Shop Manager in the supervision of work study students
    •Advising, committee service and recruitment, as assigned

    Required Qualifications

    •Terminal degree in technical direction and/or sound design
    •Undergraduate teaching experience
    •Sound design experience, including live sound reinforcement and experience with QLab and Dante
    •Technical experience in scenic construction including but not limited to metalwork, welding, foam sculpting and wood
    •Proficiency in Vectorworks or other CAD software
    •Advanced knowledge of stage rigging and structural analysis
    •Strong time, budgeting, and personnel management skills

    Preferred Qualifications:

    •Expertise in projection and/or media production
    •Experience with CNC Mills and Scenic Automation
    •OSHA safety training and/or ETCP certification in Theatre Rigging

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Submit electronically:
    • Cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and sample syllabi
    • Names and phone numbers of three references
    • Digital portfolio or a link to portfolio website

    Is this position Grant Funded: No

    Is this position restricted: No

    Is this position 100% telework: No

    Months per Year: 9

    Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

    FLSA Status: Exempt

    Work Classification: Teaching & Research Faculty

    Normal Work Schedule: 

    Employee Classification: Assistant Professor

    Department: Theatre, Dept of

    Salary: $55,000 - $72,000

    Department Contact Name: Robyn Berg

    Department Contact Phone: 5408315231

    Department Contact Email: rberg3@radford.edu

    Equal Opportunity Statement:

    Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

    Clery Statement

    In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

    Reasonable Accommodation Statement

    If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

    Criminal Background Check Statement

    Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRadford, Virginia
    WebsiteRadford.edu/police

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Audio Engineeringunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • College Level Facultyunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Design Servicesunmatched
    • Fire Safetyunmatched
    • Media Productionunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Retail Managementunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Sculptureunmatched
    • Security Policyunmatched
    • Statisticsunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Theaterunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • University/School Policiesunmatched
    • VectorWorksunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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