Lecturer/Professor of Practice/Assistant/Associate Professor
About The Position
The Scenic Design & Technology faculty position is a full-time position hired on a 10-month renewable contract. The open-rank posting allows for for authentic consideration of candidates' unique strengths and potential to serve in the role of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice. The Scenic Design & Technology full-time faculty position is responsible for oversight of scenic design and technology for all productions; teaching courses in design, technology, technical theatre, and general theatre; producing quality theatrical scenery and scenic elements that complement and support theatre and dance productions and presentations; working closely with the Technical Director and Scene Shop Manager to construct, fabricate, and finish scenic elements to full completion within production timelines and standards; assisting with oversight of inventory, acquisition, organization, management, repair, and installation of technology and tools in the scenic area; supervising and training student leaders and crews in scenic area(s); working with other faculty to develop curriculum and projects aimed specifically to students with goals and interests in the field of Design/Technology/Management; providing a focus on innovating and advancing ideas and practices in theatrical design and technology; advising and mentoring students; contributing to the artistic and intellectual growth of the Department, College and University; participation in the work of faculty and the Department; working within professional networks and organizations beyond the University; and continuing to develop their own artistry and gain experience in the field.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of scenic design and technology for all productions
- Teaching courses in design, technology, technical theatre, and general theatre
- Producing quality theatrical scenery and scenic elements that complement and support theatre and dance productions and presentations
- Working closely with the Technical Director and Scene Shop Manager to construct, fabricate, and finish scenic elements to full completion within production timelines and standards
- Assisting with oversight of inventory, acquisition, organization, management, repair, and installation of technology and tools in the scenic area
- Supervising and training student leaders and crews in scenic area(s)
- Working with other faculty to develop curriculum and projects aimed specifically to students with goals and interests in the field of Design/Technology/Management
- Providing a focus on innovating and advancing ideas and practices in theatrical design and technology
- Advising and mentoring students
- Contributing to the artistic and intellectual growth of the Department, College and University
- Participation in the work of faculty and the Department
- Working within professional networks and organizations beyond the University
- Continuing to develop their own artistry and gain experience in the field
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
