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).