Instructor of Sound Production and Recording at Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology

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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title Instructor of Sound Production and Recording Requisition Number F00481P Job Description

The Sound Production and Recording Program at Weber State University seeks applicants for a full-time instructor position starting Fall 2026. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the needs of a large student body in the context of a dual-mission public university.

The Sound Production and Recording Program is fast-growing and dynamic with a current enrollment around 75 students. We are committed to developing and maintaining a curriculum that is modern, flexible, and prepares students for the live sound and recording industries. In addition to an Associates Degree and a Minor, our program features a new, pioneering, Bachelors of Applied Studies degree. Housed in the College of Arts and Humanities, we strive to collaborate with the music, theatre, and dance programs, creating opportunities for students to receive hands-on interdisciplinary experience as well as cross-program mentorship.

Job Duties

The position involves a 12-credit-hour workload per semester. Responsibilities include teaching courses in audio fundamentals, lower and upper division courses in live sound, and studio techniques courses. Additional courses may be offered, depending upon the special skills or interests of the selected candidate, as well as technical or design opportunities on performing arts productions. The candidate will work with Sound Production and Recording faculty to develop and maintain high curricular standards that keep pace with the evolution of live event and recording industries standards and practices.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in student recruitment and outreach, mentorship, as well as support interdisciplinary collaboration.

Start date is July 1, 2026, and classes begin in late August.

Required

Required Qualifications

• MS/MFA/MA in sound or closely related field.
  
  

OR

• BS/BA/BFA in sound or closely related field with 10 years or more of professional work.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred

• Live sound and event production, with a background in system design and integration, FOH engineer or similar position(s) is preferred.
• Significant professional experience in sound recording, live sound, sound design or live event production.
• Experience teaching at a university level.
• Experience working with a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional student populations.
• Proficiency with current recording and live sound equipment including Avid, DiGiCo, Yamaha, Neve, L-Acoustics, Dante, Pro Tools, Rational Acoustics.
  
  

A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time Full Time

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/10/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary starts at $55,000 with possibility of increase based on experience. WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following:

• Cover letter, explain relevant experience
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references
  
  

Applicants progressing through the screening process will be asked to provide a portfolio of relevant project or work experience. Finalists will be asked to provide an official degree transcript.

Applications submitted by December 1, 2025 will be given priority, but the search will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition or employment.

Founded in 1889, Weber State University is located 35 miles north of downtown Salt Lake City in Ogden, Utah, which is considered the northern edge of the Salt Lake City metro area. It is an open-enrollment university with 26,000 students. Weber State and the Ogden area receive over 220 days of sunshine annually and boast a thriving arts scene, proximity to two major ski areas, a wide variety of outdoor recreation experiences, and a stunning campus at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. Additional information about Weber State University is available at www.weber.edu.

The Sound Production and Recording Program is housed in the Val A. Browning Center, which includes three state-of-the-art theatre spaces and serves as a cultural hub in northern Utah. The new Ray L. Kimber Music & Sound Recording Studio offers students hands-on learning experience with the best tools of the trade for careers as music producers, sound editors for film, live sound engineers and more.