Job Summary:

Supervises a sound design area at a Research I University; conceptualizing and facilitating sound designs for departmental productions; preparing, tracking, and reconciling sound shop purchases and budgets; and providing support for audio engineering for each event in the department’s production facilities.

Job Description:

• Responsibilities include supervising a sound design area at a Research I University;
• conceptualizing and facilitating sound designs for departmental productions;
• preparing, tracking, and reconciling sound shop purchases and budgets;
• and providing support for audio engineering for each event in the department’s production facilities.
• Additional responsibilities will include collaboration with colleagues across various areas of the department and overseeing and maintaining the sound inventory for our production venues.
The Department of Theatre & Film at The University of Mississippi invites applications for a staff Sound Designer beginning Fall 2026. A bachelor’s degree in theatrical design/technology, or a related field, as well as two years of experience related to the position is preferred for this full-time twelve-month position.

Job Responsibilities:

**Substitution Statement: **An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications:

High School  (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | 4 Years | Required

Compensation:

$22.55 - $33.83