Faculty, Theater - Scenic Design, Production Management, Technical Direction.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach courses in stagecraft and stage management at the high school and college level.
• Design scenery, purchase necessary materials, and plan and execute construction and installation schedule in consultation with the dean and show director(s) for each of the five (5) mainstage shows and/or other productions.
• Execute and deliver assigned designs and deliverables on schedule.
• Schedule and lead production meetings.
• Create and maintain production calendar for all theater division performances in consultation with the dean.
• Serve as production manager for additional school events as needed including Rising Stars.

Technical Responsibilities

• Assign and supervise student crews in the construction, setup, rehearsal period, and performance run of all mainstage shows and participate in their evaluation.
• Serve as production manager for additional school events as needed including Rising Stars.
• Supervise contracted designers, assistant designers, technicians, and charge artists.

Other Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules, budgeted and actual costs, with respect to scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, and properties.
• Maintain the theater, shop, studios, and stage spaces, equipment and tools.
• Maintain inventory of all equipment, props, and stage furniture in conjunction with the dean and design faculty.
• Oversee and promote safety in all activities, including safety with respect to students, faculty and staff, audiences and patrons and physical plant equipment.
• Evaluate student juries, performances, and attend student conferences as requested.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Theatre or Drama; or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Theatre or Drama.
• Three years minimum teaching experience in a college and or university setting.
• Professional theater experience as a scenic designer, production manager, and technical director.
• Flexibility to work a flexible schedule to accommodate rehearsals, performances, juries, auditions, including production load-in, build and strike and other departmental and school activities.

Benefits:

• Doctoral stipend is awarded in addition to base salary, as applicable.

Pay:

• To be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule:

• To be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Anticipated Start Date:

• Beginning of Spring Semester 2027.