Adjunct Instructor - Sound Design

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Sound Design

Department: Humanities & Social Sciences Reports To: Director of Theatre Position Type: Faculty

Position Summary: The Theatre Arts & Technology program seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Sound Design for the Theatre, a course centered on storytelling through sound. This class introduces students to the artistic, conceptual and collaborative processes that shape the sonic world of a theatrical production. Students explore how sound influences emotional landscape, rhythm, space and audience perception, while developing the technical skills necessary to realize their artistic vision.

The course moves fluidly between analysis and creation - beginning with script interpretation and conceptual development, and progressing into research, recording, editing, composition, system implementation and live performance integration. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with directors, designers, and performers, reflecting the inherently interdisciplinary nature of theatrical production.

The program values practitioners who approach sound not merely as reinforcement but as narrative architecture - an expressive design element equal to lighting, scenery and performance. The ideal candidate is an active professional sound designer who brings current industry practice, creative curiosity and a commitment to mentorship into the classroom.

The course will be developed and taught by the instructor in consultation with the Director of the Theatre Arts & Technology program. This position is on campus and delivered face-to-face.

Essential Functions:

• Training/educating students in appropriate skills and concepts.
• Maintaining attendance records.
• Employing creative pedagogy that effectively teaches students with varying backgrounds and skill sets.
• Providing feedback that is clear and actionable so the student can progress throughout the semester.
• Submitting grades.

The ideal candidate is a curious and creative problem solver, organized, and highly communicative.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• MFA in Sound Design (or similar degree) or equivalent experience.
• At least two years professional experience in the field of sound design.
• At the universitys discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years experience teaching and/or mentoring young designers.
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Bargaining Unit: AFT-UCAN

Salary Information:

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2668 per contact hour (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA: Exempt Part-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Must have CV/resume and cover letter attached.