Assistant Professor of Scenic Design

Western Kentucky University • Bowling Green, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Western Kentucky University Department of Theatre & Dance is seeking an Assistant Professor in Scenic Design to begin in the fall 2026 semester. The candidate will teach and supervise the set design for all department productions, either designing, co-designing, or mentoring student designers. This is a pedagogical assistant professor position focusing on the training of theatre design and technology students. A typical course load will be 4 to 5 classes a year, including Design I, Stagecraft, and Set Design. This may also include additional topics based on the candidate's areas of expertise and departmental needs. Occasional courses in the department's general education curriculum may also be included. There is also an expectation for service such as committee work, recruiting, and other administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or M.F.A.) in theatre design and/or technology
• Graduate-level experience in design
• Professional experience in design or technology
• Evidence of competency in computer-aided drafting applications

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise the set design for all department productions
• Design, co-design, or mentor student designers
• Focus on the training of theatre design and technology students
• Teach courses such as Design I, Stagecraft, and Set Design
• Teach additional topics based on candidate's expertise and departmental needs
• Teach courses in the department's general education curriculum
• Engage in service activities such as committee work, recruiting, and other administrative responsibilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness and health benefits for employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents
• Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Tuition discount program for employees and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level