Instructor of Practice in Scenic Design

in our Performance and Communication Arts department. We seek artist-teachers committed to inclusive teaching in the liberal arts to join and expand our transdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes theatre, performance, rhetoric, and communication. Possible courses include scenic design, scenic painting, props design, stagecraft, our Introduction to Theatre course (taught in rotation with colleagues), and other areas of the candidate’s specialty. The successful candidate will be required to teach 3 courses per academic year (organized as a 2-1 or 1-2 load based on department and university theatre needs).

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will serve as the resident scenic designer for University Theatre, assist the production manager/technical director in the scene shop during afternoon lab hours, and actively help supervise student crews. Other duties include maintaining the scenic painting and props areas and leading student workers, serving as a mentor to student-designers and technicians, and participating in recruitment and retention efforts. A successful applicant will actively participate in the life of the department through department meetings and professional development opportunities. This 10-month position begins the fall semester of 2027 (August 2027).

Minimum Qualifications

MFA in scenic design required, previous teaching experience in Higher Education The successful candidate will have strong computer aided drafting skills, with a preference for candidates with strong working knowledge of AutoCAD or Vectorworks.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional design experience preferred. Salary $50,000-$55,000 Faculty Status Lecturer Appointment Timing Full Year Posting Detail Information Posting Number FA00231 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current C.V., portfolio of design work (digital portfolio or website), and contact information for 3 professional references (to be contacted at the finalist stage). Review of applications will begin December 15th and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be sent to Dr.

Angela Sweigart-Gallagher, Search Chair, [email protected]. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background (including criminal records) check. Reference Requests Reference Request Details Accept References Yes Minimum Requests 3 Maximum Requests 3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Sample Syllabi Design Portfolio (URL) Optional Documents 23 Romoda Dr.

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