Faculty - Audio Production - College of Arts and Media

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Are you a forward thinker and confident working on changing motion-based technologies? Grand Canyon University’s College of Arts and Media is looking for a Faculty - Audio Production.  An exploratory spirit who will help lead the faculty in the refinement of existing programs and coordinate with high-tech industry partners to develop new courses and programs to launch talented graduates. The Faculty - Audio Production will be responsible for instruction of the technical aspects of sound design and production in student theatrical, film, and musical performances within the College.

What you will do: 

Classroom Instruction:

• Teaches undergraduate courses or graduate courses within the requisite discipline meeting the required course load requirements.

• Develops and provides instruction that incorporates current teaching methodologies, technologies and other trends that reflect advances in the requisite discipline educational instruction.

• Engages students within classroom to stimulate discussions for collective learning .Assists students outside classroom hours and actively mentors students.

• Incorporates relevant research resources and experiential activities to support course objectives, lectures and learning outcomes.

• Develops and administers forward thinking short and long term learning plans for students’ development and growth

• Assist with curriculum design and development; be a sound advocate for change to programs, curriculum and teaching methodologies/pedagogies.

• Engages regularly in professional development activities

• Participates actively in college or university committees for advancing the overall educational mission of the university.

• Assists college administration in developing internal and external communities that promote the Colleges academic programs/majors.

Practical Instruction:

• Collaborating with directors, musicians, music directors to implement sound design concept

• Operating sound equipment during rehearsals and performances

• Training student sound assistants in the operation of sound equipment

• Maintain and troubleshooting sound equipment

• Teaching how to mic actors, performers, musicians and setting sound levels 

• Creating and implementing sound effects

• Recording performances when required

• Working with student performers and engineers

• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Masters in Sound Recording/Audio engineering. Preferred: Pro tools Avid Instructor Certification

• Bachelors degree with 5 years of professional experience in live sound audio, live event audio production, or recording audio

• 6-10 years of professional experience with audio in performing arts venues and live performance settings.  

• Minimum two years’ teaching at collegiate level required or extensive industry knowledge may be substituted based upon the dean’s approval.

• Specialized knowledge of discipline areas may be required.

• Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research and/or publications).

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus:

• Pro tools Avid Instructor Certification 

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus