Associate professor/assistant professor-sound design

Role Overview

The Assistant/Associate Professor – Sound Design will teach, mentor and contribute to curriculum development in sound design, audio post-production, and related areas within film, media and creative arts programmes. The role involves academic delivery, practical training, research/creative practice and industry engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Sound Design, Audio Post-Production, Sound Recording, Mixing and related subjects. Design and update curriculum, course content and practical modules aligned with industry standards. Supervise student projects, short films, documentaries and creative works involving sound design. Conduct and guide research or creative practice in sound and audio technologies. Collaborate with faculty across film production, editing, cinematography and media disciplines. Engage with industry professionals and facilitate workshops, masterclasses and placements. Contribute to departmental activities, academic administration, and quality assurance processes.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree (or higher) in Sound Design, Film Sound, Audio Engineering, Music Technology or a closely related field from a recognised institution. For Assistant Professor: Relevant teaching/industry experience (preferably 2+ years). For Associate Professor: Significant teaching, research, or professional experience (typically 8+ years) with evidence of academic or creative contributions. Strong practical expertise in sound design tools and workflows (Pro Tools, Nuendo, Adobe Audition, Logic Pro, or equivalent). Ph. D. in the relevant field will be an advantage

Preferred Attributes

Industry experience in film, OTT, advertising, or music production. Portfolio of professional sound design work. Experience in curriculum development and student mentorship. Research publications, creative outputs, or festival recognitions (advantageous).