Visiting Lecturer in Scenic Design
About The Position
The Department of Theatre & Dance in the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Richmond invites applications for a semester-long Visiting Lecturer in Scenic Design position for the spring semester, beginning on January 11, 2027. A Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Design/Scenography is required by the time of appointment. We seek a teacher-scholar who shares our commitment to highly effective teaching at all levels of the curriculum. The successful candidate will teach one course in scenic design (or a related area aligned with departmental needs); serve as Scenic Designer for our spring musical, Newsies (April 2027); design and oversee scenic properties for the production; work as lead scenic artist in close collaboration with our Technical Supervisor in the scene shop; and mentor and supervise student employees and lab students in the construction and painting process. Additional responsibilities include providing scenic support for our spring dance concert, including projection design depending on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs, as well as collaborating on and mentoring student capstone projects with other faculty. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Design/Scenography by the time of appointment
- Commitment to highly effective teaching at all levels of the curriculum
- Commitment to cultivating multiple perspectives, eliminating barriers to participation in the field, and creating inclusive spaces
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to build more inclusive and equitable theatre and dance through classes, rehearsals, and artistic processes
Nice To Haves
- Experience in properties, scenic painting, construction, and design techniques (e.g., hand drafting, Vectorworks, Photoshop, Qlab, and model-making / 3D visualization)
- Working knowledge of safety codes and practices, and of current trends in scenic technology
- Experience working with diverse student populations and integrating/implementing inclusive pedagogies
- Professional affiliations (e.g., USA829, USITT, regional, national, or international associations, etc.)
- Expertise in projection design
Responsibilities
- Teach one course in scenic design (or a related area aligned with departmental needs)
- Serve as Scenic Designer for our spring musical, Newsies (April 2027)
- Design and oversee scenic properties for the production
- Work as lead scenic artist in close collaboration with our Technical Supervisor in the scene shop
- Mentor and supervise student employees and lab students in the construction and painting process
- Provide scenic support for our spring dance concert, including projection design depending on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs
- Collaborate on and mentor student capstone projects with other faculty
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Career Level
Entry Level
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