Assistant Professor,DRAMA-Theater Design and Technology

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Job # 075447 Job Title Assistant Professor,DRAMA-Theater Design and Technology Location Syracuse University Pay Range Commensurate w/ Experience FLSA Status Exempt Hours

determined by department/chair

Job Type Full-time Rank Assistant Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description

The Syracuse University Department of Drama seeks to hire two Tenure-Track Assistant Professors for its Theater Design and Technology Program. Primary expertise should be in costume design and/or scenic design, with additional expertise in at least one other area of theatrical design (lights, projections, sound, etc.). Design experience/expertise in other areas (film, television, events, concerts, etc.) is highly desirable. The department seeks candidates whose personal and professional experience, teaching, and creative activity contribute to the advancement of equity, aesthetic diversity, and cultural wealth. Successful candidates will enhance the department’s capacity both to honor and to cultivate the contributions of those communities that have historically been under-represented or underserved in theater training and/or the theatrical profession. The department is committed to the development of a curriculum that responds effectively to the artistic needs of an ever-changing profession, and that prepares a diverse array of students to assume leadership roles. The positions will teach a variety of courses as assigned by the Chair and based upon expertise. Additionally, the positions will serve as designers for department productions and as both academic and design advisors to student designers in all areas of theatrical design (sets, lights, costumes), guiding them in the creation and realization of professional quality theatrical designs in accordance with emerging best professional practices. Continued professional creative work and/or research, as well as service and committee work for the Department, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, and the University is expected. These positions begin in Fall 2021.

For further information, contact Professor Alex Koziara, Search Committee Chair. apkoziar@syr.edu

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus additional preparation, as demonstrated by either significant professional experience and/or relevant advanced degree, are required.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in a pre-professional, professional, or university environment is required.
• Proven ability to successfully design professional quality department productions – as demonstrated by a record of professional accomplishment – is required.

• Demonstrated personal and professional experience, teaching, and creative activity that will contribute to the advancement of equity, aesthetic diversity, and cultural wealth are required.

• Ability to enhance the department’s capacity both to honor and to cultivate the contributions of those communities that have historically been under-represented or underserved in performance training and/or the performing arts is required.

• Design experience/expertise in other areas (film, television, events, concerts, etc.) highly desirable.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Commitment to the development of a curriculum that responds effectively to the artistic needs of an ever-changing profession, and that prepares a diverse array of students to assume leadership roles.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with faculty in all programs (Acting, Musical Theater, Theater Design and Technology, Stage Management, and Theater Management) in the ongoing life of a top-quality pre-professional theater program.
• Expertise in diverse aesthetic genres and styles as applied to theater and performance is desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of theater design and technology courses as assigned by the Chair and based upon expertise.

• Design department productions.

• Serve as both an academic and design advisor to student designers in all areas of theatrical design (sets, lights, costumes), guiding them in the creation and realization of professional quality theatrical designs in accordance with current emerging best professional practices.

• Engage in inclusive pedagogy and the advancement of equity, aesthetic diversity, and cultural wealth.

• Engage in continued professional creative work and/or research.

• Participate in service and committee work for Department, College of Visual and Performing Arts, and Syracuse University.

Physical Requirements Tools/Equipment Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach the following:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Name and email address of three (3) references. Reference letters will be requested directly from reference providers for finalists only.

About The College of Visual and Performing Arts

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Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/85414 Job Posting Date 12/18/2020 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Priority Consideration 01/11/2021 Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants