What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Theatre: Technical/Sound Design (25-26) position at DePaul University?
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Posting DetailsJob ID: 141219
Rank: Assistant ProfessorCollege/School: Chicago, IL - The Theatre School
Responsibilities:The Theatre School at DePaul University invites applications for a Full-Time faculty to serve as head of its Sound Design program.
The Theatre School is an urban multicultural conservatory located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant theatre community.
The ideal candidate will be a great teacher, accomplished professional, strong collaborator, visionary designer and technician, and a proactive leader.
The position begins September of 2025.
Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):
- Lead and further develop the BFA Sound Design Program
- Teach a range of courses across the Sound Design Program according to the candidate's expertise
- Prepare students for diverse and multicultural work environments
- Collaborate with Sound Shop manager and staff to maintain the studio and supply needs
- Advise students on academic progress
- Mentor and advise on student production work and internships
- Recruit new students and develop enrollment
- Hire and collaborate with adjunct instructors
- Experience in teaching mentoring, advising, and/or supervising young people
- Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to equitable practices
- Evidence of a diverse, professional production and/or client portfolio
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing antiracism practices
- Extensive knowledge of sound design and technology, including DANTE, MIDI and OSC, and analog and digital sound technologies, for various theatrical spaces.
- Knowledge of innovative technologies and interest in incorporating them into the curriculum.
- Experience in fostering an inclusive and affirming collaborative environment.
- Ability to support students across the gender spectrum.
- Extensive experience collaborating with Designers at all levels.
- Experience with a variety of dramatic forms and venues or media
- Professional experience equivalent to and/or a terminal degree in Sound Design and Technology or related fields
- Demonstrated commitment to a just theatre community and personal collaboration
Application and deadlines: Please apply online and include:
- Cover letter
- Personal narrative
- Teaching philosophy
- CV/resume
- List of three references
- A full portfolio (via a digital file or website link)
- Three letters of recommendation
All applicants must apply online to be considered. Paper applications will not be accepted. Review of candidates will begin December 1, 2024. For best consideration, applications should be submitted before December 16. Deadline for submission is midnight EST January 3, 2025.
Finalist candidates will be brought for in-person interviews the week of February 17, 2025.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Close Date: Jan 3, 2025
Cover Letter(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
Personal Statement(1)
Teaching Statement(1)
Contact Reference(3)
Portfolio(1)
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
Salary : $61,000 - $79,000
