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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The Department of Dance and Theatre is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, with approximately 400 theatre majors and minors in theatre and dance. The Department offers a BA degree in Theatre with concentrations in Performance, Design/Technology, General Studies and Theatre Teacher Certification, and a Minor in Dance. The vibrant undergraduate program delivers a rigorous dance and theatre education within a liberal arts context. The Department produces a full season 5-6 productions as well as several laboratory events directed by faculty, guest artists, or students.
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Position Overview
The University of North Texas Dance and Theatre Department is searching for a qualified sound designer for the department's production of The Tempest. The sound designer will be asked to perform a variety of tasks, including providing all music and composition for the production, recruiting and rehearsing with any live musicians, and attending rehearsals and production meetings. Must also demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills as they will be working with students, staff, faculty, and outside guest artists.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of music and sound composition experience.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of music and sound composition within a live theatrical context. Ability to record music, as needed, and convert music and sound files to appropriate format for theater space. Ability to recruit and rehearse with live musicians, as needed.
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Job Duties
- Provide all music and composition for the production in a format that can be accessed in the theater's sound system.
- Teach any music to the actors/musicians.
- Attend Rehearsals, Design, and Production Meetings as needed.
- Attend the dress rehearsals and coordinate with the production team.
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Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
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Environmental Hazards
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Work Schedule
Flexible schedule created in coordination with supervisor and production crew.
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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