Assistant Professor, Sound Design/Technical Direction

Radford University; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University in Radford, VA invites applications for Assistant Professor, Sound Design/Technical Direction, a full-time, 9-month tenure-track position starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will perform Technical Director duties and design sound for department productions.

Responsibilities include teaching Sound Design, Sound Engineering, and Technical Production; mentoring student designers; and supporting supervision of work-study students.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in technical direction and/or sound design.
• Undergraduate teaching experience.
• Sound design experience with live reinforcement and QLab/Dante.
• Scenic construction including metalwork, welding, foam sculpting and wood.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks or similar CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Perform Technical Director duties for department productions.
• Design sound and mentor student sound designers for department productions.
• Teach courses in Sound Design, Sound Engineering, and Technical Production.
• Support the Assistant Technical Director/Scene Shop Manager in supervising work study students.
• Advising, committee service and recruitment, as assigned.

Skills

Terminal degree in technical direction

Undergraduate teaching experience

Sound design with live reinforcement

QLab

Dante

Vectorworks / CAD software

Stage rigging / structural analysis

Time, budgeting & personnel management

Education

Terminal degree in technical direction and/or sound design

Tools

QLab

Dante

Vectorworks

Job description

Title: Assistant Professor, Sound Design/Technical Direction

Application Review Date:

November 22, 2026

Campus Location:

Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Assistant Professor, Full-time/Tenure Track 9-month faculty position in Sound Design/Technical Direction, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate is a congenial collaborator and mentor with strong oral and written communication skills. This position is supported by a 12-month full-time faculty Assistant Technical Director/Scene Shop Manager.

Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Performing Technical Director duties for department productions
• Designing sound and/or mentoring student sound designers for department productions
• Teaching courses in Sound Design, Sound Engineering, and/or Technical Production
• Support the Assistant Technical Director/Scene Shop Manager in the supervision of work study students
• Advising, committee service and recruitment, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in technical direction and/or sound design
• Undergraduate teaching experience
• Sound design experience, including live sound reinforcement and experience with QLab and Dante
• Technical experience in scenic construction including but not limited to metalwork, welding, foam sculpting and wood
• Proficiency in Vectorworks or other CAD software
• Advanced knowledge of stage rigging and structural analysis
• Strong time, budgeting, and personnel management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in projection and/or media production
• Experience with CNC Mills and Scenic Automation
• OSHA safety training and/or ETCP certification in Theatre Rigging

Is this position Grant Funded:

No

Is this position restricted:

No

Is this position 100% telework:

No

Months per Year:

9

Statement of Economic Interest Required:

No

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Classification:

Teaching & Research Faculty

Employee Classification:

Assistant Professor

Department:

Theatre, Dept of

Salary:

$55,000 - $72,000

Department Contact Name:

Robyn Berg

Department Contact Phone:

5408315231

Department Contact Email:

[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.