Assistant Professor of Lighting Design

Wofford College • Spartanburg, SC

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About The Position

The Department of Theatre at Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Lighting Design, beginning August 2026. We seek a dynamic artist-educator who is excited to engage with undergraduate students in a liberal arts setting and contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking theatre program. The Department is housed in the Rosalind S. Richardson Center for the Arts, a state-of-the-art building (opened 2017) that is home to both theatre and visual arts, including a 325-seat proscenium theatre, a 100-seat black box theatre, classrooms, and offices, in addition to extensive gallery, museum, and studio spaces. For more information about Wofford College and the Department of Theatre, visit the Theatre program page.

Requirements

• MFA in Theatre Design (with a concentration in Lighting Design) required by August 2026 (or MFA in Lighting Design, Theatre Design, Theatre Technology, or another similar terminal degree required by August 2026)
• Demonstrated excellence or potential in undergraduate teaching (strongly preferred)
• Professional or academic lighting design experience
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting a diverse student body
• Strong collaborative, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills (and a sense of humor)
• Experience with ETC lighting systems is required.
• Knowledge of Vectorworks (preferred) or AutoCAD, QLab, and Lightwright required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Sketchup, Revit, Solidworks, Rhino, or similar programs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the department’s resident lighting designer
• Teach at least two courses per semester related to design and production, with flexibility to teach in related areas of expertise or interest
• Design lighting for all departmental productions (typically 3-4 annually), including two main stage shows, two black box projects, a student-directed January term production, and end-of-semester course showcases
• Mentor and supervise student lighting designers and technicians
• Maintain and oversee lighting systems in two well-equipped performance venues
• Collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and guest artists to support a vibrant season.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree