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Assistant Professor of Technical Production

Employer
Texas State University-San Marcos
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 14, 2022

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Technical Production

Job Posting Number

202317TTL

Job Location

San Marcos

Department

Department of Theatre & Dance

Position Description

The Department of Theatre and Danc e at Texas State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Technical Production (Tenure Track), starting spring 2023. New hire will join a nationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Responsibilities include, but are not limed to:
  • Work as part of a collaborative team as Technical Director on Performing Arts Center productions that includes two plays/dance performance and two musicals (397 seat proscenium space) and two Theatre Center second stage plays (200 seat max reconfigurable black box) each year.
  • Provide guidance and resource support to four student led Theatre Center studio shows (140 seat black box) each year.
  • Mentor undergraduate students and work with faculty and staff to expand capabilities in all areas of technical production in support of the quickly expanding BFA Major in Theatre with concentration in Technical Production program.
  • Produce cost analysis, construction drawings and build schedules as well as participate in tech rehearsals for each assigned production.
  • Create load-in and strike schedules for each assigned production in cooperation with other areas.
  • Work with Properties Supervisor and Scene Shop Supervisor to facilitate load-in of scenery and props with student crews.
  • Attend Tech/Dress Rehearsals of assigned shows as well as occasional Performances.
  • Teach courses in the technical production area per semester that may include stagecraft and lighting, stage rigging, welding, drafting, or advanced stagecraft.
  • Exemplify professional practices and skills in the area of Technical Production.
Required Qualifications
  • MF.A. in Theatre with an emphasis in Technical Production or related field.
  • Three years of relevant professional experience.
  • Two years of university level teaching experience.
  • Experience in theatrical scenery construction, welding and stage rigging.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks.
  • Documented ability to create schedules and construction drawings.
  • Documented ability to generate a cost analysis of scenic designs.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience with scenic automation and CNC router.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to shop safety.
  • A positive attitude and the ability to effectively collaborate with others.
Application Procedures

For full consideration, applications should be received by September 23, 2022. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered ( https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39830 ).

Interested individuals should submit the following:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Portfolio (digital; websites accepted) – should include drafting and examples. Prefer portfolio to include one project that shows process from beginning to final production photos; can be submitted as supplemental to portfolio.
  • Artistic statement addressing approach to collaboration, mentoring, and inclusivity
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Diversity statement
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Contact information for 3 references who can speak to the relevant skills of the applicant.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start Date

Spring 2023

Posting Date

09/13/2022

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date:

09/23/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu . A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Tobacco-Free Campus

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39830
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Portfolio
  4. Statement of Artistic Philosophy
  5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  6. Diversity Statement
  7. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
  8. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. DD 214/DD1300
  2. Veteran's Preference
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a M.F.A. in Theatre with an emphasis in Technical Production or related field by date of hire?
    • Yes, I have a M.F.A. in Theatre with an emphasis in Technical Production or related field.
    • Yes, anticipated completion of the M.F.A. in Theatre with an emphasis in Technical Production or related field prior to start date.
    • No.
  2. * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • InsightintoDiversity.com
    • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
    • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
    • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
  4. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)

    (Open Ended Question)



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