Located in Redmond, Washington, DigiPen Institute of Technology is a small college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Audio and Music, Computer Engineering, and Digital Art and Animation, as well as Master's degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art. DigiPen Institute of Technology has been ranked one of the top 5 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade. To learn more, visit: https://www.digipen.edu/ Job Title: Assistant Professor of Music and Sound Design Department: Department of Music Reports to: Department Chair DigiPen's comprehensive Music Department provides a wealth of entry points into the multifaceted discipline. Our faculty brings expertise in a wide range of instruments and performance styles, as well as professional experience in the studio, doing sound design and composing for video games and films. The Department of Music is seeking applicants with a strong foundation in audio engineering, music technology, technical sound design, and game audio implementation, coupled with significant professional experience as a producer of music for the video game industry. The successful candidate will be a passionate educator with a commitment to student success and a dedication to innovative teaching methodologies. Exceptionally qualified applicants may be considered at the Associate Professor rank. Start date: August 1st, 2025 This is a full-time, in-person teaching position. Responsibilities: * Teaching: Teach undergraduate courses in music technology, virtual orchestration, sound design for games and film, audio recording and production, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and interdisciplinary team-based projects courses. * Student Advising: Provide academic and professional advising to undergraduate students, including mentoring student projects and assisting with career development. * Curriculum Development: Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of DigiPen's interdisciplinary projects and sound design curriculum, including the integration of industry-standard technologies and best practices. * Departmental Service: Participate actively in departmental activities such as committee work, recruitment of students, scheduled office hours, archiving of student work, and other service contributions. * Industry Engagement: Maintain active professional connections within the video game industry, including collaboration with industry professionals, guest lectures, and potential consulting opportunities. Qualifications * Required: * Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Technology, or a closely related field. * Minimum five years' experience as a recording engineer, audio director, and/or music producer in the video game industry, with two or more published mid-core game credits. * Proficiency in Pro Tools, Reaper, and Logic Pro DAW software. * Expertise with Audiokinetic Wwise and FMod Studio audio middleware. * Experience with game audio scripting and integration with game engines such as Unity and Unreal. * Experience with interactive music composition and sound design. * Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. * Preferred: * Two years' experience teaching interdisciplinary project-based courses at the college level. * Active in professional activities related to music, sound design, or the video game industry. * Professional experience as a musician and music teacher. Salary Range: $ - $ for an Assistant Professor with 9-month teaching responsibility Benefits: * Dental, medical, and vision (begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment) * Two weeks of vacation in the first year, with increasing accrual each year thereafter * 14 paid holidays * An additional paid week off between Christmas and New Years * 401K after one year FT service, match vested immediately * Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance after one year * Free DigiPen tuition for yourself to start; discounts for family after one year * Free campus parking Application Materials: * Letter of Application: Addressing the applicant's qualifications and how they align with the position's responsibilities and the department's mission. * Curriculum Vitae: Including a complete list of teaching experience, published game titles, and other creative works. * Statement of Teaching Philosophy: Outlining teaching methodologies, approaches to student learning, and commitment to inclusive pedagogy. * Names and contact information of three professional references. * Portfolio of Creative Work: Including audio samples of game audio projects, personal compositions, and any other relevant audio work. To Apply: Please visit digipen.edu and apply through the Faculty and Adjunct Positions link. Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Disclaimer: This job description may be updated at any time without prior notice. Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.