Assistant Professor of Lighting Design

Saint Louis University (SLU), a Catholic Jesuit liberal arts university dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, seeks applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre Design in the Theatre & Dance Program of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, beginning August 15, 2023. The Theatre & Dance program offers an undergraduate major and minor in Theatre and a minor in Dance. SLU's Theatre & Dance program collaborates as a theatrical company, fostering commitment to our community while strengthening student abilities in performance, design, direction, dramaturgy, and management. The dance minor investigates the expressive potential of dance.

Program seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track professor to serve as Lighting Designer and Lead Electrician for two Theatre & Dance Program Season productions and teach two courses per semester. The courses will include general introductory theatre education courses and specialized production/design related courses. The candidate will be active in curricular development, student advising, recruiting, and in ongoing departmental, college-level, and university-wide service.

This position will also be responsible for acquiring, maintaining, and inventorying lighting, sound, and video equipment; training and overseeing Theatre Practicum students; and providing technical support for other occasional programming in the Department theatres. 

Preferred qualifications include experience in scenic and/or sound design, and/or sound technician experience.  A professional profile in theatre and a potential for ongoing professional design work is also preferred. 

The successful candidate must hold an MFA or other terminal degree in theatre by the time of hire. The ideal candidate will demonstrate successful and ethical leadership and a passion for working within a community of diverse student, faculty, staff, and professional populations. We are committed to learning together and working cooperatively with each other and with our students to grow and develop more inclusive, diverse, and equitable courses, programs and curricula. Find more information about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in the College of Arts and Sciences here: https://www.slu.edu/arts-and-sciences/diversity-and-inclusion/index.php and more information about SLU's Division of Diversity and Innovative Community Engagement here: https://www.slu.edu/diversity/index.php 

Salary is negotiable, competitive, and commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity. SLU offers an excellent retirement/benefits package. 

Application review begins January 15, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.

Applications must be submitted through the SLU online portal at https://slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/details/Assistant-Professor--Lighting-Design_2022-06240?q=2022-06240 (requisition #2022-06240).

Online applications must include:

• Curriculum Vitae including academic background and teaching and design credentials

   

  Cover letter addressing interest in the position, and fulfillment of required and preferred qualifications

   

  Three references with contact information (letters of recommendation may be required for finalists)

   

  Portfolio of creative work

   

  Statement of teaching philosophy

   

  Statement of your previous and potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion

   

Saint Louis University requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or a new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not vaccinated, you will be required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your first day of employment. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical circumstances. 

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.