Instructor of Design/Theatre Tech

Southern Arkansas University (SAU) is seeking applicants for a non-tenure track Instructor of Design/ Theatre Tech position for Spring 2023. Housed in the Department of Performing Arts and Mass Communication, the Theatre program offers B.F.A. degrees in Performance with emphases in the Theatre and Musical Theatre.

Duties: Teach 12 credit hours a semester in technical theatre and design to including classes such as; Production Run Crew, Stagecraft, Fundamentals of Entertainment Design, Business of Design, Production and other courses based on applicants area of specialty; overseeing the design and execution of all technical elements for departmental productions and teaching design/tech courses at both the beginning and advanced levels and other duties as assigned.                                                                                                           

Qualifications: B.F.A. in Technical Theatre required; MFA or equivalent terminal degree in Theatre Design and/or Theatre Production preferred; Extensive design and/or production credits at the academic and/or professional levels; outstanding communication and collaboration skills and abilities; two or more years of college teaching experience preferred; demonstrated skill and evidence as a scenic designer and technical director preferred; professional and academic memberships or certifications preferred; record of community-engaged teaching or extra-curricular activities preferred. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, teaching philosophy statement, unofficial transcripts, link to online design portfolio of recent work, and contact information of three (3) references to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted. Review of applications will begin October 31st, but will be continued until the position is filled.