Temporary Part-Time Technical Director (Theatre) Faculty

North Hennepin Community College•Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

North Hennepin Community College, a diverse and vibrant two-year institution, is seeking a temporary part-time Technical Director (Theatre) Faculty member. The Theatre, Film, and Television Department is looking for a qualified individual to manage technical direction for theatre productions, provide stage management for performing arts, and coordinate the use of campus theater spaces for both college events and external rentals. The ideal candidate will also be interested in teaching Stagecraft classes and supervising technical theatre practicums. This role involves joining a creative, energetic, and student-centered academic team dedicated to supporting a diverse student body in achieving high-quality outcomes.

Requirements

Master's degree in Theatre/Theatre Arts, or Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in Theatre/Theatre Arts.
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application: Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for this position.
Current curriculum vita or resume.
Transcripts: valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date; your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required.
If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
Applicants with degrees from non-U.S. educational institutions or programs will need to submit a foreign credentials evaluation (FCE) as a condition of hire.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Theatre/Theatre Arts with a Technical or Design emphasis
Experience as a primary instructor teaching college-level Technical Theatre courses.
Experience and background in technical directing and set design.
Knowledge of theatre production and business operations.
Evidence of commitment to student success and persistence.
Knowledge of contemporary teaching/learning techniques for undergraduate success.
Experience with learner outcomes assessment and evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to educate adult learners, multi-lingual learners, students with disabilities, and international students.
Experience serving diverse and historically underserved populations.
Working knowledge of alternative instructional techniques and delivery methods such as education platforms (D2L Brightspace), active learning strategies, etc.

Responsibilities

Teach Stagecraft class in the fall semester and oversee technical theatre practicums in the fall and spring semesters.
Teach with an inclusive and equity-minded approach.
Work with faculty/directors of stage productions to design and build sets and scenery for two productions a year and provide support during the live performances.
Maintain the technical assets of performance spaces, including lighting, sound, fly system, scene shop, and shop tools.
Keep the scene shop area neat, organized, and inventoried.
Supervise and advise students and others in the scene shop and on the stage.
Recruit, train, and assign volunteers and/or paid technical staff to work on shows, including practicum students.
Order supplies and, with department support, maintain the theater production and instructional budgets.
Coordinate the use of campus theater spaces with the administrative specialist.
Be committed to student success and persistence.
Develop and revise instructional and assessment materials.
Be available days, evenings, and weekends.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
Employer-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
12 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
Various investment options
Professional development
Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents