Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Theatre: Technical/Sound Design (24-25)

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Posting Details

Job ID: 136472
Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer
College/School: Chicago, 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. This is a one-year contract with opportunity for renewal. 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 2024.

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

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for consideration will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience in teaching, mentoring, advising, and/or supervising young people
• Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to equitable practices that allow for inclusive and diverse educational experiences.
• Evidence of a diverse, professional production and/or client portfolio
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing antiracism practices
• Extensive knowledge of sound design and technology including-
• Knowledge in networking technologies, such as DANTE, MIDI and OSC.
• Experience in analog and digital sound technologies, for various theatrical spaces.
• Ability to support students across the gender spectrum.
• Extensive experience collaborating with designers at all experience levels.
• Experience with a variety of dramatic forms and venues or media
• Professional experience equivalent to and/or a terminal degree in Sound Design or related fields

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application and deadlines: Please apply onlineand 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. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by midnight EST on May 29, 2024. Deadline for submission is midnight EST June 12, 2024.

Finalist candidates will be brought for in-person interviews soon after the the closing date of 6/12/24.

Applicant Documents
C.V.(1)
Cover Letter(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
Personal Statement(1)
Teaching Statement(1)
Contact Reference(3)
Portfolio(1)