State of Virginia-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Norfolk, VA
5,001-10,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

Norfolk State University's Department of Visual and Performing Arts invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Drama and Theatre in Technical Direction and Scenic Design, 75% course release time will be granted as a Technical Director & Theatre Generalist. Integral to this position is the demonstration of practical initiative; respectful, courteous and cooperative relationships; affirmative, efficient and ethical working practices. Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

  • Teach courses in Stagecraft and maintain regular office hours.
  • Supervise all scenery construction and the scene shop.
  • Train all students during lab hours in the shop.
  • Be available as needed during evening and weekend rehearsals and productions.
  • Serve as carpenter, scenic charge, technician, and crew chief for all productions & events presented by NSU Theater Company.
  • Adhere to and participate in the development of production timelines.
  • Communicate construction progress and lead load-in, set-up, and strike.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of all scene shop tools and equipment.
  • Serve as a technical assistant for all occasional speaker and panel event activity in Brown Hall Mainstage and Studio Theaters.
  • An MFA in Technical Direction.
  • Experience working in a scene shop.
  • Ability to supervise university crew.
  • Experience with supervision and leadership.
  • Membership in professional organizations such as IATSE, USA, USITT, etc.
  • Earned, current OSHA 30-hour Training Program Certificate and DOL Card.
  • Commitment to Diversity.
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