Assistant Professor, Theater, Technical Theater

Florida Gulf Coast University • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

The Bower School of Music & the Arts (BSM&A) at Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for a 9-month, multi-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Theater/Technical Theater. This position entails teaching courses in technical theater at the undergraduate level, along with technical director responsibilities for university theater productions. Candidates must hold a terminal degree in Technical Production, Theater Technology, or related field and present a record of scholarly and/or creative achievement, with a demonstrated capacity to continue research and creative activity at FGCU. Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or MFA in Technical Production, Theater Technology or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education teaching Technical Theater courses.
• ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2026. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of successful college/university teaching.
• Three or more years of professional theater design or technical director experience.
• Design experience.
• Experience with current theater methodologies, pedagogies and stage technology.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in student recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and teaches assigned courses, including developing syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments.
• Delivers consistent, interactive, and engaging lectures aligned with curriculum goals and accreditation standards.
• Maintains the highest standards of classroom instruction and engages in reflective self-assessment to ensure continuous improvement.
• Holds regular office hours and provides academic advising and individual support to students.
• Utilizes the University's learning management system and other instructional technologies effectively.
• Collaborates with departmental faculty on curriculum development and program advancement.
• Ensures curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
• Establishes and maintains an active research program, including opportunities for undergraduate student involvement.
• Demonstrates evidence of scholarly publication and grantsmanship.
• Engages in continued professional development and maintains professional skills appropriate to rank and field.
• Actively participates in departmental, college, and university committees and meetings.
• Contributes to community, institutional, and professional service in support of the University’s mission.
• Participates in faculty evaluation, student learning assessment, and required training activities.
• Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Upholds the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and excellence in all professional activities.
• Complies with University policies, procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Develop and teach a range of undergraduate courses in music education and collaborate on curriculum development at the course and program level.
• Develop and teach a range of undergraduate courses in technical theater and collaborate on curriculum development at the course and program level.
• Serve as technical director for university theatre productions.
• Mentor students in theater and finding vocational pathways as part of a socially and culturally engaged academic and regional community.
• Work collegially and actively on program development and assessment with faculty and staff in the Music Program, the Bower School of Music & the Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Work collegially and actively with the southwest Florida community and FGCU’s academic and non-academic programs.
• Participate in department, college, and university activities, committees, meetings, auditions, and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree