Visiting Instructor- Theatrical Design

Position Summary

A Visiting Instructor of Theatrical Design is responsible for teaching 24 credits per academic year.   This is a non-tenured track in the Theatre Department

Minimum Qualifications

• A completed degree, BA, BFA, MFA or PHD, in Theatre with a specialization in Technical Theatre a/o significant professional experience as a technical director, production manager, theatrical designer. 
• Ability to manage students in the scene shop. 
• Ability to design and construct scenery for a minimum of 3 shows per year. 
• Ability to collaborate as a team player with theatre faculty, staff, guest artists, students, and campus community 
• Ability to provide technical direction of all shows, including leading student-focused design and crew teams, and budget management. 
• Ability to teach Stage Technology courses, as well as upper division design courses in scene design, stage lighting, and stage management. 
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students in technical theatre. 
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 

Preferred Qualifications

• A completed terminal degree, MFA or PHD, by August 15, 2022 in a Theatrical Design Discipline. 
• Ability and willingness to teach courses outside the area of expertise, particularly Introduction to Theatre, theatre history and non-western theatre. 
• Ability to teach sound design. 
• Experience teaching at the college level. 

Major Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment in the theatre 
• Oversee production budget for lighting, sound, set and properties 
• Manage student crews and supervise student designers in lighting, sound, scenery and properties. 
• Hold regular office hours 
• Engage authentically with students, the department and colleagues 
• Takes responsibility for all grading of student work and submitting grades at the end of each semester 
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508. 
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards. 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while  performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). 
• Ability to work in a confined area. 
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 

Compensation

Salary is $48,000 for someone with a terminal degree and $45,000 for someone without, plus a comprehensive benefits package .


Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position
  • Include details regarding how your personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion. “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?”
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Submit materials as one PDF file via email to:

VisitingInstructor-Search@fortlewis.edu

The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.