Technical Director for Dance and Entertainment

Oklahoma City University • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Oklahoma City University invites applications for the nine-month, non-tenure track full-time faculty position of Technical Director for Dance and Entertainment beginning in January 2027 or August 2027.

Requirements

• MFA in technical theatre or related fields OR MBA and extensive professional entertainment technology, touring, and/or production experience OR Bachelor’s degree (technical theatre, design and production, or entertainment related field) and extensive professional production experience.
• Knowledge of the technical aspects of production, such as technical direction, lighting, sound, set design, union rules, contracts, etc.
• Ability to manage productions.
• Must be qualified to teach courses in the following: Arts Management and Production Levels 1, 2, and 3.
• Commitment to developing and nurturing a program aimed at the student who wants to work in the musical theatre/entertainment industry in a variety of capacities.
• Appreciation of American theatrical dance.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge or ability to learn software related to lighting and sound design.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment.
• Ability to perform sustained physical activity including lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, and reach.
• Work in the theatre includes working at heights and in lighting attic spaces.
• Ability to work in studios, lecture in classrooms, and perform activities in theater facilities.
• Work in the theatre requires ability to move quickly from audience to stage areas that are at different levels.
• There is long exposure to theater and studio sound equipment volume levels.
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and by theatrical headset systems.
• Near vision sufficient to read written communications, and computer display screens.
• Night vision sufficient for safely moving in low-light theatrical environments.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment when traveling between campus buildings or off campus especially during show productions that require loading theatrical equipment in and out of performance spaces.
• Ability to work varied hours from early morning to evenings and weekend hours in class, rehearsals and rehearsal/production activity monitoring.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally, nationally, and internationally when assigned to activities involving road or air travel.
• Ability to drive vans and/or trucks for show productions; valid driver’s license and solid driving record.

Nice To Haves

• University teaching experience preferred.
• Qualifications for teaching Stage Management is preferred but not required.
• Qualifications for any of the following courses are a plus: Touring for the Performing Arts, Contracts for Performers; Venue Management; Event Management.
• Theatrical design/lighting design experience is a plus.
• Event and venue management experience is a plus.
• Theatrical touring experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach basic-intermediate entertainment production courses as assigned.
• Handle co-curricular program activities as assigned. Examples include but are not limited to technical direction/production oversight/ and possibly design related to the Student Choreography Show, Star Dance Company shows, Community Dance Center Showcase, and Oklahoma City University Graduation Ceremonies.
• Maintain theatrical equipment and venues used by the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment as assigned.
• Serve on arts management department and school committees as assigned.
• Actively demonstrate a continuing commitment to gaining new knowledge of entertainment management and production and remaining current in advances in the entertainment industry especially technical theater equipment and trends.
• Participate in the department's assessment program, advising activities, and in student recruiting and retention efforts for the department and the university.

Benefits

• health (medical, dental and vision) insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• university paid life insurance
• university paid long-term disability insurance
• retirement plans
• tuition remission for employees and qualifying dependents who wish to take classes or pursue a degree at OCU

What This Job Offers

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