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Assistant Professor of Theatre Production Design

Employer
Belmont University
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Salary
Based on Experience
Date posted
Sep 20, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Arts, Performing Arts
Employment Level
Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

The School of Music at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 1, 2023.

Job responsibilities include instruction in theatre production design and related courses in theatre, such as Lighting and Sound Design, and Theatre Experience. Belmont University’s Department of Theatre and Dance seeks a full-time faculty in Production Design and Technology: Lighting Design.  Experience in Sound Design and Engineering would also be beneficial. Start date: August 1, 2023. The successful candidate will have experience teaching a broad range of design and technology courses for both majors and non-majors. Courses may include Fundamental of Production Design, Lighting Design, Design Portfolio, CAD, Sound Design for Theatre, First-Year Seminar, Performance and Production Lab, and/or Theatre Experience. This position will include designing mainstage productions and mentoring student designers for Theatre and Dance season.  Participation in recruiting locally and nationally is expected, as is ongoing participation in departmental, college-level, and university-wide service. The successful candidate will hold an MFA or terminal theatre degree.  A professional profile in theatre with union membership and/or professional affiliations are preferred qualifications, as is ongoing professional design experience.

 

Engage in appropriate performing, scholarly activity, and professional development. Participate in Department of Theatre and Dance and University advising, committee service, and recruitment. Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the Department of Theatre and Dance. As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, and a Response to Belmont’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Path to 2030 must be attached to complete the online application.

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University’s values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered, student-focused university of learning and service. During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a response to Belmont University’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Path to 2030 articulating how the candidate’s knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared him/her to contribute to the Belmont community. Candidates will also be asked to give a brief statement of teaching philosophy.


Located two miles from thriving downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of more than 8,800 students who come from every state and 33 countries. Nationally recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to undergraduate teaching, Belmont is a Christ-centered, student-focused community intent on developing diverse leaders of purpose, character, wisdom and a transformational mindset who are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. In the classroom and beyond, the University aims to empower students, faculty and staff to become radical champions for helping people and communities to flourish. While committed to being global citizens, Belmont also seeks to be a great neighbor, engaging with and serving Nashville and the broader Middle Tennessee region as a trusted community partner. The University’s location in the heart of the Tennessee’s capital – and Nashville’s growing reputation as one of the nation’s most dynamic, creative and inviting cities – provides the perfect backdrop for an amazing higher education experience in a community known as “the Athens of the South.” With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees, Belmont University provides an unparalleled environment for students to become all they were created to be. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse learning community of committed Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Belmont’s Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.

The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

 

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 


Knowledge of undergraduate theatre production design curricula preferred.
Knowledge of best practices and ongoing developments in theatrical lighting design and technology.
Knowledge of professional theatrical production processes and terminology.

Skills and Abilities:
Commitment to excellence in undergraduate instruction with excellent teaching skills.
Ability to supervise and mentor undergraduate students of varying skill levels.
Demonstrated commitment to student recruitment and retention.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and advancements in lighting design and technology, including safe use of equipment with OSHA guidelines and standards.
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues in the Department of Theatre and Dance.
Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through programming and instructional content.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the public in a professional manner.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Experience working in a fast-paced, hard-working environment with the ability to respond quickly in high-pressure situations.
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who share the University’s values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities, bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.
The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements and are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.    

Required Education Terminal degree in field.    

Required Experience Professional lighting design experience is required. Experience in sound design for theatre, live sound engineering, and/or projection design preferred. Some experience teaching theatre at the undergraduate level is required.

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