Professor, Sound Design

Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design seeks a sound design professor to join a team of experienced professionals whose work spans major films and TV shows. You will prepare students for creative careers through professional, engaging courses and supervise assessments and portfolio development.

Responsibilities include grading, attendance records, and participation in academic assessment and university initiatives; travel is less than 10%.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in sound design or a relevant field.
• Academic and professional credentials to teach sound design.
• Two years of work experience in a related profession or post-secondary teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coursework, design syllabi, and conduct classes.
• Maintain an engaged classroom and conduct course- and program-level assessments.
• Fulfill grading, attendance, and documentation requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Sound design expertise

Education

Terminal degree in sound design

Post-secondary teaching experience

Job description

As a sound design professor, you will join a team of experiencedsoundprofessionals whose contributionsinclude credits onmajor films and TV showslikeReservoir Dogs,Die Hard,Two and a Half Men,Futurama,Ocean's Eleven, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.You will prepare talented students for creative careers through professional, positive, and engaging courses. Responsibilities include adherence to all duties and expectations outlined in the SCAD Faculty Handbook, which encompasses coursework preparation, syllabus design and approval, office hours, midterm grade reviews, and more. Among other responsibilities, you will provide students with extra help sessions, extended learning opportunities, and field trips outside of regular class hours.Additionally, you will maintain an active and engaged classroom and conduct course- and program-level assessments.

In this role, you will model professionalism, fulfill all grading and academic documentation requirements, and record attendance. You will assist with all academic assessment and institutional effectiveness efforts. Occasionally, you may support departmental and university-wide initiatives by attending both in-person and virtual events, such as faculty councils, admission activities, accreditation support, curriculum development, and exhibitions, among other duties. Professors must fulfill teaching assignments determined by contact hours as specified in the Employment Agreement.

Minimum qualifications

• Terminal degree in sound design or a relevant field
• Academic and professional credentials to teach sound design
• Two years of work experience in a related profession or post-secondary teaching experience

Travel required

• Less than 10%

Required application documents

• Current résumé and/or CV
• Cover letter
• Portfolio or its equivalent
• Unofficial academic transcripts

Work hours

As noted in the Employment Agreement.

ADA tag

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

Advertised

21 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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