Guest Artist: Lighting Designer

Guest Artist: Lighting Designer & Production Supervisor

Posting Number: R0003497
Location: Salem Campus

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Position Summary:
Willamette University Theatre Department seeks a Lighting Designer/Production Supervisor for a one
year, renewable contract.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB DUTIES:

The Lighting Designer/Production Supervisor is responsible for designing four main stage productions; supervising the lighting & sound studio and stage management teams; teaching one course a semester in design & technology; and operating as production manager for Willamette University Theatre. Contractual obligations follow both the academic school year and a common theatrical
production calendar. Willamette is a nationally renowned private liberal arts university in Salem, Oregon. Founded in 1842, Willamette is the first university established in the western U.S., and has become a national leader in sustainability and civic engagement. Our beautiful, historic campus, located across the street from the Oregon State Capitol, features a residential undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and two professional graduate schools: The College of Law, and the Atkinson Graduate School of Management. Through small classes, close student-faculty relationships, a commitment to collaborative research, and a variety of programs to meet individual student objectives, we provide an environment where teaching and learning flourish.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements

Typical Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm; occasional weeknights and weekends during technical/dress rehearsals.

This is a temporary staff position for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Intermittent physical effort involving lifting up to 25 pounds required; much work is performed while standing

Salary Range:

$41,000 - $46,000

All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
  
• Current Resume
  
• Digital Portfolio
  

Documents exceeding the allowed size may be emailed to Jonathan Cole at jcole@willamette.edu

​Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.


Apply online at https://willamette.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Salem-Campus/Guest-Artist--Lighting-Designer---Production-Supervisor_R0003497

Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

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