"Sound Designer"

Sound Designer

Position Number: 500620

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range: $48,000 - $54,800

Position Type: Non-Faculty

Job Category: Non-Faculty Instructional & Research

Organizational Unit Overview:

East Carolina University is a public doctoral/research university in Greenville, North Carolina, with an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students. It is one of the largest universities in North Carolina. ECU offers 87 Bachelors degrees programs, 69 Masters degree programs,13 Research Doctoral degrees, 5 Professional Doctoral degrees, the Brody School of Medicine, and the School of Dental Medicine.

The School of Theatre and Dance, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, has an enrollment of over 250 students across BFA programs in acting, dance, educational theatre, and entertainment design and production, and a BA in theatre arts. Over 30 faculty and staff support the artistic and creative work of the students and school. East Carolina University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Job Duties:

The Sound Designer position is a collaborative, dynamic, and student-centered position that professionally serves the East Carolina University School of Theatre and Dance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 80% Production Responsibilities: Serve as a Sound Designer and Sound Technician for SOTD productions, including the ECU/Loessin Playhouse and student performances.
• 20% Teaching Responsibilities: Teach Sound Design courses to Design and Production Majors and Minors.

This position is imperative to support our rigorous academic training for our Dance and Theatre students and presenting professional-level productions to the ECU community and greater Eastern North Carolina region through our ECU/Loessin Playhouse Series. This position serves the role of the Sound Design and Sound Technician for our unit and provides a required instructional component for the School of Theatre and Dance.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Master of Fine Arts degree in Sound Design is required.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

none

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Preferred experience in shop organization and people management, ability to read music, experience in musical composition, experience with Dante networking software, ability to hang and focus lighting fixtures, skills in videography, and live streaming performance events.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

To apply, candidates must submit the following materials online via the PeopleAdmin:

• Cover letter addressing position description
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of at least three professional references including affiliation, email address, and phone number (letters of recommendation will be required at a later date)

The submission of Media Files, a Portfolio, Certifications, and Additional Documentation are optional.

Proper documentation of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 letters of recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letter of recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Information about the ECU School of Theatre and Dance can be found at https://theatredance.ecu.edu/.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Initial Screening Begins: 12/03/2025