Technical Director and Lecturer
About the role
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Cornell College invites applicants for a staff Lecturer in Theatre and Dance starting fall 2026. The technical director is responsible for the technical direction and sound design for all departmental productions, and teaches two courses annually. There is an opportunity for additional design work with additional compensation based upon availability and expertise.
Responsibilities
- Technical direction and sound design for all departmental productions
- Teach two courses annually
- Opportunity for additional design work with additional compensation
Requirements
- MFA in Theatre Production and Technology or related field required or equivalent professional experience
- Degree in Technical Direction strongly preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency in technical direction and sound design required
- Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Technical writing skills and strong interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with AutoCAD systems required
- Experience with analog and digital sound systems desirable
- Able to lift 50 lbs above head
Qualifications
The Department seeks individuals committed to excellence and innovation in undergraduate education. Cornell’s One Course At A Time academic calendar is divided into eight 3½ week blocks in which students take and faculty teach a single course. The college encourages interdisciplinary interests among its faculty and the development of teaching strategies that capitalize on our distinctive academic calendar.
Skills
The successful candidate must have organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; technical writing skills and strong interpersonal communication skills; experience with AutoCAD systems; and experience with analog and digital sound systems.
Benefits
Cornell College offers a very competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA and FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance.
Pay
This is a full-time, ten-month appointment. Appointment to begin in August 2026.
Schedule
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Cornell College invites applicants for a staff Lecturer in Theatre and Dance starting fall 2026. The technical director is responsible for the technical direction and sound design for all departmental productions, and teaches two courses annually. There is an opportunity for additional design work with additional compensation based upon availability and expertise.
Contact Information
Interested applicants should submit the following materials through Cornell College’s online application system: A letter of application/cover letter, Current Curriculum Vitae/resume, 3-5 Representative samples of portfolio, including drafting samples, Names and contact information for a minimum of three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning June 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the department, please visit the Theatre and Dance departmental website. Any questions can be directed to Scott Olinger, Department Chair and Professor of Theatre at solinger@cornellcollege.edu Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa’s Smoke-free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.