"Assistant Professor of Sound Design"

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title: Assistant Professor

Campus Title: Assistant Professor of Sound Design

School/Division: Academic Affairs, Division of

Department: Communication and Media Studies

Faculty Sub-Type: FT Faculty

Salary Level: A5

Salary Range: $63,475-$66,650

Position Effort: Full-Time

Position Summary: The Communications and Media Studies Department at SUNY Cortland invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sound Design. This position will teach and assess learning in the practice of media production including courses in Audio Production, Sound Design, Introduction to Media Production, and related communication and cinema courses. Participate in continued program and curricular development, demonstrate a sustained and productive program of research or creative activity, engage in service to the department, school, university, and community, maintain regular office hours as required, and provide regular advising and mentoring to students.

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SUNY Cortland’s Communication and Media Studies Department was recently ranked twentieth in the country as a high-value program. We are a diverse group of life-long learners and curious global citizens who are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive education and workplace environment. As a faculty, we seek to nurture and inspire the next generation of culturally competent media artists and communicators.

In 2026, department will begin teaching in a newly renovated building. Our facilities include an Avid Pro Tools audio studio, a three-camera Ross Carbonite studio, and a Christie cinema screening and post-production theater featuring Dolby Atmos. The department is committed to providing our students with significant experiential learning opportunities including both internships and study abroad. The department is also home to student run media outlets including the campus newspaper, FM radio station, and television station.

Major Responsibilities

Teaching

• COM 242 Audio Production
• COM 347 Sound Design
• COM 110 Introduction to Media Production
• CIN 225 Aesthetics and Film
• CIN 329 Special Topics in Cinema Studies

Scholarship/Research

• Demonstrate a sustained and productive program of research or creative activity.

Service

• Engage in service to the department, school, college, and community.
• Maintain regular office hours as required.
• Provide regular advising and mentoring to students.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to the academic department chair
• Works closely with department faculty

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD or MFA) related to audio production for video and film.
• Demonstrated skills in sound design for film and video.
• Proficiency in the use of Avid Pro Tools.
• Familiarity with a variety DAW software.
• Proficiency in audio studio and field recording for film and video.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant teaching and professional experience.
• Ability to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning for audio into the classroom.
• Ability to contribute to other program areas including video production and Cinema Studies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

SUNY Cortland is an AA/ EEO / ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.