Associate Professor/Assistant Professor-Sound Design

Job Description

Note: Please go through the job description thoroughly and apply only if you meet the criteria

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Role Overview- Assistant/Associate Professor - Sound Design for The School of Film, Media & Creative Arts at RV University

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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

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

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