Assistant Professor of Scenic Design

University of Mississippi • University, MS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Theatre & Film at The University of Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month Assistant Professor of Scenic Design, beginning August 2027. The role focuses on scenic design and combines undergraduate teaching, professional creative practice, collaborative production work, student mentorship, and departmental service in a Research I University environment.

The successful candidate will supervise and execute scenic designs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and student designers; teach lower- and upper-division undergraduate scenic design courses; and maintain and grow a strong record of professional creative work outside the department. The position also includes scenic design and oversight for the department’s mainstage season, property construction, and other production areas; mentoring students in academic and artistic development, technical skills, and career preparation; and service such as recruitment and participation in shared governance.

Applicants should submit the University’s online application, a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, a link to an online portfolio or professional website, and a list of references. Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until an adequate pool has been established. Candidates called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing before the interview date of any reasonable accommodation needed. Employment is subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check and, when appropriate, a financial or driving history check.

Requirements

• PhD.
• Related experience.
• Commitment to teaching, professional creative practice, and collaborative work in an academic production environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute scenic designs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and student designers each semester.
• Teach undergraduate scenic design courses at the lower and upper division levels.
• Maintain and grow a strong record of professional creative work outside the department.
• Perform position-appropriate service, including recruitment and participation in shared governance.
• Design and oversee scenic design for the department’s mainstage season, property construction, and other areas of production.
• Mentor students in their academic and artistic development, technical skills, and career preparation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree