Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound

Position Overview

The Department of Theatre Arts at Lawrence University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound to begin in the fall of 2026.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a relevant MFA or relevant MA with college-level teaching experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Teaching – 1 course per term: Production systems (lighting and sound)

• Annual Production Design

• Biennial Advanced Design Studio, or develop a new course

• Biennial Lighting or Lighting and sound designs each term, for a total of 3 per academic year (in support of Theatre Arts Mainstage Productions and the Conservatory Opera)

• Ancillary Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate pre-production and on-site activities for 1-3 guest designers each year
  • Guide sound and lighting lab students/student employees in conjunction with Production Manager (approx. 12 hours per week)
  • Attend weekly production meetings and mentor student designers
  • On-site supervisor (with Production Manager) for all tech rehearsals and performances
  • Manage production budgets in area of responsibility