Teaching Assistant - Music Production & Audio Technology
About the position San Francisco Film School (SFFS) is looking for qualified Teaching Assistants (TAs) to support music production and audio technology courses during the Fall 2026 semester and beyond. This role is ideal for early-career professionals or practitioners interested in teaching, mentoring students, and supporting hands-on, production-based learning environments. Position Summary Teaching Assistants assist students and instructors in hybrid courses that combine online learning with on-campus, hands-on production activities. TAs play an essential role in facilitating learning, offering technical and academic support, and ensuring smooth course operations. This is a part-time, non-faculty instructional support position.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate small-group discussions, workshops, or lab activities during scheduled class sessions.
- Provide technical assistance with audio equipment, software, and course materials.
- Offer tutoring or student support during designated office hours or scheduled support times.
- Assist with administrative and instructional tasks, including distributing materials and preparing classrooms or production spaces.
- Provide feedback on draft assignments or practice exercises.
- Support student productions on campus as needed.
- Coordinate with instructors and school administration regarding attendance tracking and student support.
- Attend required meetings, including faculty or instructional support meetings.
Requirements
- Professional experience in music production, audio technology, or a closely related technical/creative media field.
- Strong working knowledge of professional audio workflows, tools, and equipment.
- Ability to support students in a collaborative, production-focused learning environment.
- Reliable communication skills and professional conduct when working with students, faculty, and staff.
- TAs must be available for both online and on-campus classes , depending on course needs.
- On-campus presence is required for classes and productions scheduled at the San Francisco campus.
- Weekly hours vary by course, but each requires a minimum commitment of 6 hours per week
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Sound Arts, Audio Technology, Music Production, Creative Media, or a closely related field.
- Prior teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or instructional support experience.
- Demonstrated ability to explain technical concepts clearly to students with varying levels of experience.
- A portfolio or reel demonstrating professional-quality work.
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