Posting Details
Position Information
| Job Title |
Sound Designer |
| Position Number |
500620 |
| Vacancy Open to |
All Candidates |
| Department |
AAH School of Theatre and Dance |
| Department Homepage |
https://theatredance.ecu.edu/ |
| Advertising Department |
THEATRE&DANCE,SCH OF |
| Division |
Academic Affairs |
| Classification Title |
Instructional Consultant |
| Working Title |
Sound Designer |
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) |
1.00 |
| Full Time or Part Time |
Full Time |
| Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. |
$48,000 - $54,800 |
| Position Location (City) |
Greenville |
| Position Type |
Non-Faculty |
| Job Category |
Non-Faculty Instructional & Research |
| Organizational Unit Overview |
East Carolina University is a public doctoral/research university in Greenville, North Carolina, with an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students. It is one of the largest universities in North Carolina.
ECU offers 87 Bachelor's degrees programs, 69 Master's degree programs,13 Research Doctoral degrees, 5 Professional Doctoral degrees, the Brody School of Medicine, and the School of Dental Medicine.
The School of Theatre and Dance, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, has an enrollment of over 250 students across
BFA programs in acting, dance, educational theatre, and entertainment design and production, and a BA in theatre arts. Over 30 faculty and staff support the artistic and creative work of the students and school. East Carolina University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. |
| Job Duties |
The Sound Designer position is a collaborative, dynamic, and student-centered position that professionally serves the East Carolina University School of Theatre and Dance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
80% Production Responsibilities
Serve as a Sound Designer and Sound Technician for
SOTD productions,
including the
ECU/Loessin Playhouse and student performances.
20% Teaching Responsibilities
Teach Sound Design courses to Design and Production Majors and Minors.
This position is imperative to support our rigorous academic training for our Dance and Theatre students and presenting professional-level productions to the
ECU community and greater Eastern North Carolina region through our
ECU/Loessin Playhouse Series. This position serves the role of the Sound Design and Sound Technician for our unit and provides a required instructional component for the School of Theatre and Dance. |
| Minimum Education/Experience |
Master of Fine Arts degree in Sound Design is required. |
| License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation |
none |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education |
Preferred experience in shop organization and people management, ability to read music, experience in musical composition, experience with Dante networking software, ability to hang and focus lighting fixtures, skills in videography, and live streaming performance events. |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
To apply, candidates must submit the following materials online via the PeopleAdmin:
- Cover letter addressing position description
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of at least three professional references including affiliation, email address, and phone number (letters of recommendation will be required at a later date)
The submission of Media Files, a Portfolio, Certifications, and Additional Documentation are optional.
Proper documentation of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 letters of recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letter of recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Information about the
ECU School of Theatre and Dance can be found at
https://theatredance.ecu.edu/.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. |
| Additional Instructions to Applicant |
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. |
| Job Open Date |
11/18/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. |
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| Initial Screening Begins |
12/03/2025 |
| Rank Level |
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| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting |
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/90138 |
| Nondiscrimination Statement |
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees.
ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (
ADAAA) should contact the
ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/
TTY) or
ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. |
| Eligibility for Employment |
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
| Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00
EST. |
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