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Assistant/Associate Professor, Sound Design
Winston-Salem, NC
Job Description
Assistant/Associate Professor, Sound Design
Documents Needed To Apply
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
An EHRA Faculty application is required in order to be considered for a faculty position. Please note, EHRA applications do not have an employment entry section. Instead, a resume/CV will be required to be uploaded by the applicant, along with any other documents the Department or assigned Search Committee deem relevant for the review process. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process.
The following documents are required to be uploaded with the application;
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- List of References
- Portfolio (samples of sound design work)
UNCSA follows the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) guidelines for faculty credentialing. The successful candidate will be required to submit a curriculum vitae, official transcripts of earned degrees, and/or substantiating documentation of experiential qualifications as a condition of employment.
Pursuant to UNCSA policy, as a condition of employment the University must obtain a criminal background report and determine that the nature and seriousness of any criminal offenses do not render employment with the University inappropriate.
UNCSA is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or political affiliation.
UNCSA requires all permanent and temporary, full and part-time employees either voluntarily submit proof of vaccination prior to starting employment or submit a weekly negative COVID-19 test. Employees may request an exemption for special circumstances from Human Resources, but there is no guarantee it will be approved.
UNCSA is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or political affiliation.
UNCSA requires all permanent and temporary, full and part-time employees either voluntarily submit proof of vaccination prior to starting employment or submit a weekly negative COVID-19 test. Employees may request an exemption for special circumstances from Human Resources, but there is no guarantee it will be approved.
For more information visit the UNCSA Overcoming COVID-19 web-page
Posting Details
Supplemental Questions
Position Information
| Position Title | Assistant/Associate Professor, Sound Design |
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| Position Number | 030214 |
| School/Department Information | The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is committed to deeply embedding equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging into our values and actions to transform our campus into a welcoming and inclusive community for everyone. We strive to create a safe environment, one that allows people from all walks of life to thrive. Doing so demands that we commit to an explicit and continual process of identifying and dismantling systems and practices of bias, exclusion and oppression. Education and art-making can be transformational forces for change and we are working so that change leads toward justice. Located in Winston Salem, UNCSA is a conservatory-style school and one of the 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina system. The university community consists of more than 1,200 students ranging from middle school to graduate school. The school of Design & Production is one of the five collegiate level training programs (along with Drama, Dance, Music and Film). The school has 367 students, 32 full time faculty and 12 adjuncts. Sound Design is an undergraduate BFA and graduate MFA program, with 26 students currently enrolled, and one of 12 different concentrations offered by the School of Design & Production. In addition to a specialized classroom curriculum, students gain practical experience working as sound designers, composers, and sound engineers on productions in Drama, Dance, Music, and Film as well as campus and outside community events. |
| Position Summary | Three full time faculty in the Sound Design program work closely with the students to ensure their educational progress, both in the classroom and the production environment, while also maintaining professional activities outside of the institution. |
| Description of Responsibilities and Duties |
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| Required Qualifications | A terminal degree or equivalent professional experience. A minimum of five years of recent experience working on sound and/or music in the entertainment industry. Evidence of work that incorporates and supports diverse identities. Evidence of potential for high quality mentorship. Evidence of potential for high quality teaching. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience and skill in music composition. Experience teaching sound design, sound technology, and music composition. Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration. A terminal degree or equivalent professional experience. |
| Tenure Information | UNCSA utilizes a multi-year contract system in lieu of tenure. |
| Instructions to Candidates | Interested candidates should send a letter of application, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae and three references to 211 Review of applications will begin November 19th More information about the school can be found online at and information about Winston Salem can be found at and
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| Classification Code | F1 |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F60P |
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| Open Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Recruitment Range, if applicable | $69,000 - $79,000 |
| Special Instructions to Candidates | An EHRA Faculty application is required in order to be considered for a faculty position. Please note, EHRA applications do not have an employment entry section. Instead, a resume/CV will be required to be uploaded by the applicant, along with any other documents the Department or assigned Search Committee deem relevant for the review process. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process. The following documents are required to be uploaded with the application;
UNCSA follows the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) guidelines for faculty credentialing. The successful candidate will be required to submit a curriculum vitae, official transcripts of earned degrees, and/or substantiating documentation of experiential qualifications as a condition of employment. Pursuant to UNCSA policy, as a condition of employment the University must obtain a criminal background report and determine that the nature and seriousness of any criminal offenses do not render employment with the University inappropriate. UNCSA is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or political affiliation. UNCSA requires all permanent and temporary, full and part-time employees either voluntarily submit proof of vaccination prior to starting employment or submit a weekly negative COVID-19 test. Employees may request an exemption for special circumstances from Human Resources, but there is no guarantee it will be approved. For more information visit the UNCSA Overcoming COVID-19 web-page
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio
- List of References
- Other
- Media File
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts strives to cultivate an environment that is diverse, inclusive and free from discrimination. UNCSA is committed to prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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