Job No: 25160
Department: Visual & Performing Arts
Work Type: Faculty
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Arts, Performing Arts

Summary

Michigan Technological University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sound to teach in the BA Sound Design and BS Audio Production & Technology major programs. The sound programs are supported through the integration of Music, Theatre and Art in the department as well as collaboration with other units in the College of Sciences and Arts, the College of Engineering, and the College of Computing. The successful candidate will have a strong mix of professional and teaching experience. This position requires a mix of classroom teaching and supervision of applied production work as well as creative activity in sound. In addition to department-based production, the degree programs include integration with the University Enterprise Program where students work in multidisciplinary teams on real world projects. A separate search for a tenure-track assistant professor of sound will commence in the early fall. An individual hired into the visiting position will be eligible to apply for that position.

Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a learning environment based on respect for all and academic excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Classroom teaching will include 2-3 classes per semester from the following: Live Sound Design Intensive, Sound System Design & Engineering, Sound Design, Sound Practicum, and Sound Technology. Practicum teaching will involve supervising student work in one or more areas, including: sound design for theatre and themed entertainment, sound for picture, live music reinforcement, streaming, and recording, and studio recording-based on the candidate's expertise as well as other projects of interest to the candidate.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

Terminal degree (e.g. MFA, DMA, PhD), relevent to the teaching of sound.

Required Experience

A strong mix of professional and teaching experience such as -
Leadership experience on successful professional audio projects
A background in multiple areas of sound practice
Experience in theatre or narrative-based sound projects

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Two years teaching experience in sound related disciplines.
Three years of professional sound work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Commitment and ability to create an inclusive, supportive, and creative learning environment.
Commitment to student-centered learning.
Ability to work with multiple Digital Audio Workstations, including Logic and Pro Tools.
A reflective creative process.
A reflective teaching process.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Candidates should have a primary and secondary focus in one of the following areas: theatre sound design, sound for picture, sound for video games, music recording, music composition, music producing, music business, broadcast sound, installations.
Experience with narrative based work
Demonstrated success in working with people with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
Demonstrated drafting capability as it relates to sound system design and deployment/installation.
Understanding of acoustics as it applies to successful recording, monitoring, and live sound.

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following four required pieces of training; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Title of Position Supervisor

Posting Type
Internal and External

Dependent on Funding
False

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Applicants will need to upload the following documents as part of their application:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Portfolio of Artistic and Technical Work
Names and contact information for three references
Examples of teaching plans and student work is encouraged

We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter along with an explanation of how they will contribute to the Vision and Mission of Michigan Tech.

Additional Information

Michigan Technological University, one of the four major research universities in the State of Michigan, is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior. The community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, MI on the south shore of Lake Superior.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Sound