Sound Designer

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: JR102970

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Department:

The Department of Theatre &
Film

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

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the
Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the
interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice,
education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal
opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military
status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check
Statement:

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for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a
financial (credit) report or driving history check.