Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Design & Technology

University of Houston•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance (SoTD), a unit of the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston, invites applications for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Design & Technology, at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We seek a highly qualified practitioner and teacher with significant professional accomplishments and demonstrated excellence in university-level instruction. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth of the BFA Production and MFA Design programs; teach design and technology courses aligned with their expertise; mentor undergraduate and graduate designers and technicians in classroom and production settings; and help shape the future of our production curriculum as Head of Production Design. Candidates should have an active and recognized creative practice or research record that supports tenure and aligns with a Tier-One public research institution. Depending on the candidate's experience and interests, there may be opportunities for college-level leadership responsibilities in areas such as curriculum development, accreditation, or academic affairs within the McGovern College of the Arts.

Requirements

MFA or terminal degree required; significant professional experience preferred.
Demonstrated success as a production and/or design educator in higher education
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Proficiency with industry-standard technologies, equipment, and software
Ability to adapt to emerging tools and practices in design and technology

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing and/or advancing production processes and curricula
Evidence of mentorship and development of student designers/technicians in productions
Record of attracting external support or cultivating industry partnerships
Collegial leadership experience within an academic setting
Applicants for the position are expected to exhibit the following core values and competencies: Passion, energy, equanimity and tenacity.
Integrity, innovation and collegiality in all work.
An ability to attract resources, including grants or other external sources of support that advance the school's mission.
An aptitude for building dynamic degree programs and recruiting top-tier students.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in the BFA Production and MFA Design programs
Mentor students throughout their academic journey in both coursework and School production/design work.
Serve as Head of Production Design, contributing to curricular vision and advancement
Participate in recruitment for production and design programs
Engage actively in creative/research endeavors contributing to tenure/professional distinction
Provide service to the School, College, and University, including committee work
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive learning environment
Opportunities to design mainstage productions based on program needs and expertise
Opportunities for expanded leadership duties at the College level, as appropriate to rank

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