Visiting Lecturer in Theatre
Position Summary
The Theatre and Dance Department of Indiana University South Bend is seeking a Visiting Lecturer in Theatre, Technical Design to begin August 15, 2026. The Department, housed in the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts, is a professionally engaged community of theatre makers with the goal of helping each of our students find and evolve their most trained, flexible, creative, and unique artist within while preparing them for further study in graduate school and/or work in the professional theatre world. The Department offers a BA in Theatre and BFA programs in Musical Theatre Performance and Design & Technical Production. The Theatre and Dance Department produces 2-4 productions per academic year including our children’s theatre series, which has been a beloved tradition in the region for nearly 60 years.
Technical Director/Scene Shop Supervisor
- Mentoring students
- Building scenery
- Overseeing the operation and maintenance of the scenic construction and storage facilities
- Maintaining the operating budget for the scene shop and student labor
Qualifications
- Masters degree or higher, or equivalent work experience.
- Theatre in Design and/or Technical Production; or related field (masters or above) with experience in theatre.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Budgeting and time management skills.
- General computer skills and proficiency in Vectorworks.
- Professional production experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- MFA in Theatre in Design and/or Technical Production; or related field (masters or above) with experience in theatre.
- Experience teaching at the University level.
- Additional related skillsets (stage management, production management, etc.).
Contact Information
Department Contact for Questions: reslerj@iu.edu
Application Instructions
Letter of Interest
Teaching Statement that includes pedagogical philosophy and how it relates to your classroom teaching and co-curricular technical work.
Unofficial Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
Names and contact information for three references that can speak to your teaching and professional experience.
Digital portfolio of representative work and/or a link to your website where examples of work are present.
Expected Start Date: August 15, 2026
Posting Number: IU-101614-2026