Assistant/Associate Professor of Lighting Design

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Montclair State University seeks applicants for a Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor of Lighting Design in support of its professional BFA Design, Technology, and Management training program, beginning September 1, 2023.  This full-time position is 12 credit hours each semester, to include Lighting Design and other design related courses. Three credit hours can be reassigned with application/approval to the Faculty Scholarship Program each semester.

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will recruit and mentor students throughout the production season, provide support towards curricular development, and contribute towards the operation and development of the department and the University.  Candidates must have established design careers and are expected to stay active in their profession while teaching, bringing the knowledge and experience of current techniques and practices to the classroom, helping to advance the reputation and visibility of the University nationally and internationally.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Theatre and Dance is committed to melding intensive training in live theatrical performance and production with a strong foundation in critical analysis and the study of social and historical contexts.  The classrooms, shops, rehearsal halls and stages are laboratories wherein students participate collectively and individually in this exciting, vital synergy.

THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

The College of the Arts (CART) at Montclair State University offers 50+ undergraduate and graduate programs and certificates through its four academic units: Department of Art & Design, School of Communication and Media, John J. Cali School of Music, and Department of Theatre and Dance. The College provides a comprehensive education and training to a diverse and talented student body of more than 3,100 majors in first-rate facilities. Programs are rigorous, creative, and designed to meet the needs of students while offering rich opportunities for experiential learning, performance, and internships. The faculty includes scholars as well as working composers, designers, actors, musicians, directors, choreographers, conductors, fine artists, filmmakers and communications specialists, including Fulbright, Guggenheim, and Howard Award winners that bring to the campus community impressive expertise. The College of the Arts also houses the University Art Galleries, Arts and Cultural Programming, and Broadcast and Media Operations and thus has strong arts and corporate partnerships and is proud to offer cultural enrichment of all kinds to the Montclair State University campus and surrounding communities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant must have an MFA degree in Lighting Design and several years of professional design credits.  A working knowledge of Vectorworks and Lightwright is vital to this position and prior teaching experience is highly desirable.  We are interested in candidates who are able to teach within the theatrical production disciplines, are committed to working with undergraduates in a liberal arts environment, and can mentor Design, Technology, and Management (DTM) students through the theatrical lighting design process. 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen.  As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of Montclair State University and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.

SALARY RANGE:       Commensurate with experience    

STARTING DATE:      September 1, 2023

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and representative publications, which can be uploaded during the application process.
• 3 letters of recommendation, which can be sent to: thdnapplications@montclair.edu