Assistant Professor of Theatre (Lighting Design/Technology)

The Philip H. Hagemann Department of Performing Arts at the University of Southern Indiana, a public university in Evansville, Indiana, seeks applications for a 9-month tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Theatre. The appointment will begin August 2023.

Position Description:
The Assistant Professor will be expected to engage in creative scholarship, professional and university service activities, and advising, with a 4/4 teaching load per semester, which includes undergraduate departmental course offerings in Lighting Design, Lighting Technology, Drafting for the Theatre, and Introduction to the Theatre, with 3 reassigned hours when designing University productions during a semester.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must hold an MFA in Theatre or a closely related field. Applicants in the process of finishing their degree will be considered if the degree will be conferred by hire date.

Department:
Information on the degree programs in the department may be found at https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts/performing-arts

Application Process:
Please visit https://usi.peopleadmin.com/postings/10274 to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of Paul Weimer, Interim Chair of Performing Arts and Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:

1. letter of application addressing relevant experience

2. current curriculum vitae

3. names and full contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references

4. unofficial transcripts

5. brief statement of teaching philosophy

6. description of research interests

7. digital samples of creative work (or website links)

Official transcripts will be required at a later stage. For best consideration, please submit materials before January 3, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.