Part-Time Faculty (Audio Production)

General Summary of Position

The Digital Media Program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach DGMD.1210 Introduction to Audio Production during the designated academic semester.

The course introduces students to the principles and practices of audio production for digital media including studio and field recording microphone selection and placement portable recording systems signal flow editing mixing sound design and post-production workflows. Instruction may include field sound for documentary film interviews podcasts and other location-based media production.

The successful candidate will provide hands-on instruction develop and evaluate student assignments maintain regular communication with students and support an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in audio production media arts communications filmmaking sound studies media studies or a related field or active progress toward completion of such a degree.
• Candidates holding a bachelors degree may be considered with a minimum of three years of significant relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience in audio production field sound recording sound editing sound design digital video or film production or related media fields.
• Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve Adobe Creative Cloud and other audio recording editing mixing and post-production software.
• Knowledge of microphones portable audio recorders wireless systems boom operation monitoring signal flow gain staging synchronization and location recording practices.
• Ability to teach audio-production concepts and technical workflows to students with varying levels of experience.
• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills.

Additional Considerations

• Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Evidence of having previously taught courses in audio production media production filmmaking communications or a related field.
• Experience using DaVinci Resolve Adobe Audition Adobe Premiere Pro Pro Tools Logic Pro Audacity or comparable production software.
• Professional experience with field sound for documentary narrative film interviews journalism podcasting live events or location-based production.
• Familiarity with lavalier shotgun handheld and studio microphones; field mixers; wireless systems; timecode; audio synchronization; environmental sound; room tone; and production sound documentation.
• Experience supporting students in hands-on studio field laboratory or production environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching and working with a diverse student population.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This will continue to be an ongoing posting to develop a pool of applicants for openings as they arise.

This is a part-time non-benefited Union of Adjunct Faculty Local 1596 UAW position. See adjunct faculty salary chart here: assignments are contingent upon enrollment funding and program needs.

Please include a CV cover letterSample syllabus and Available teaching evaluations when applicable with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the review process.