"Instructor of Sound Production and Recording"

Instructor of Sound Production and Recording

Company: Weber State University

Job Location:

Category: Radio, Television, and Film

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: F00481P

Job Description:

The Sound Production and Recording Program at Weber State University seeks applicants for a full-time instructor position starting Fall 2026. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the needs of a large student body in the context of a dual-mission public university.

The Sound Production and Recording Program is fast-growing and dynamic with a current enrollment around 75 students. We are committed to developing and maintaining a curriculum that is modern, flexible, and prepares students for the live sound and recording industries. In addition to an Associates Degree and a Minor, our program features a new, pioneering, Bachelors of Applied Studies degree. Housed in the College of Arts and Humanities, we strive to collaborate with the music, theatre, and dance programs, creating opportunities for students to receive hands-on interdisciplinary experience as well as cross-program mentorship.

Job Duties:

The position involves a 12-credit-hour workload per semester. Responsibilities include teaching courses in audio fundamentals, lower and upper division courses in live sound, and studio techniques courses. Additional courses may be offered, depending upon the special skills or interests of the selected candidate, as well as technical or design opportunities on performing arts productions. The candidate will work with Sound Production and Recording faculty to develop and maintain high curricular standards that keep pace with the evolution of live event and recording industries standards and practices.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in student recruitment and outreach, mentorship, as well as support interdisciplinary collaboration.

Start date is July 1, 2026, and classes begin in late August.

Required Qualifications:

Required:

• MS/MFA/MA in sound or closely related field.

OR

• BS/BA/BFA in sound or closely related field with 10 years or more of professional work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Live sound and event production, with a background in system design and integration, FOH engineer or similar position(s) is preferred.
• Significant professional experience in sound recording, live sound, sound design or live event production.
• Experience teaching at a university level.
• Experience working with a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional student populations.
• Proficiency with current recording and live sound equipment including Avid, DiGiCo, Yamaha, Neve, L-Acoustics, Dante, Pro Tools, Rational Acoustics.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Open Date: 10/10/2025

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary starts at $55,000 with possibility of increase based on experience. WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following:

• Cover letter, explain relevant experience
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references

Applicants progressing through the screening process will be asked to provide a portfolio of relevant project or work experience. Finalists will be asked to provide an official degree transcript.

Applications submitted by December 1, 2025 will be given priority, but the search will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition or employment.

Founded in 1889, Weber State University is located 35 miles north of downtown Salt Lake City in Ogden, Utah, which is considered the northern edge of the Salt Lake City metro area. It is an open-enrollment university with 26,000 students. Weber State and the Ogden area receive over 220 days of sunshine annually and boast a thriving arts scene, proximity to two major ski areas, a wide variety of outdoor recreation experiences, and a stunning campus at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. Additional information about Weber State University is available at www.weber.edu.

The Sound Production and Recording Program is housed in the Val A. Browning Center, which includes three state-of-the-art theatre spaces and serves as a cultural hub in northern Utah. The new Ray L. Kimber Music & Sound Recording Studio offers students hands-on learning experience with the best tools of the trade for careers as music producers, sound editors for film, live sound engineers and more.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/26698

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