SOUND DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY LECTURER: JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: The Department of Theater at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst invites applications for a Lecturer in Sound Design and Technology. Over the course of the appointment, the individual will teach, mentor, and design. This is a full-time, 3-year renewable position to start September 1 2012.
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience and qualifications (nine month contract).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required, MFA in Sound Design preferred.
- Strong, proven design experience at a significant professional level.
- Strong knowledge of the most current audio technical practice including digital audio technology, recording techniques, and live reinforcement.
- Candidate must be able to demonstrate the desire, ability, and enthusiasm for teaching.
- Candidate must have a true interest in contributing to the students' development, confidence, and professionalism.
- Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and nurture a collaborative process with students, staff, faculty, directors, and visiting artists.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach a minimum of two courses on sound design and technology each semester, with an advanced course serving as a mentoring studio for a small group of students designing sound for departmental productions.
- Design and implement sound for all departmental productions and projects.
- Advise, guide, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students pursuing the study and career in the theater audio field.
- Develop, improve, and administrate sound technology equipment and capabilities of the department.
- Sustain a high level of professional work.
- Provide administrative service to the Theater Department.
- Experience in projection technology will be considered an asset.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae (including email and phone contact information for references) and three current letters of recommendation to:
Michael Cottom, Chair
Sound Design & Technology Search Committee
Department of Theater FAC 112
151 President's Dr. Ofc. 2
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003-9331
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
UMass Amherst is a member of the Five College Consortium along with Amherst, Hampshire, Smith and Mount Holyoke Colleges and is also a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual career couples. UMass Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
