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Assistant Professor of Theatre Design and Technology (Lighting and Sound)

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Location
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Salary
commensurate with experience
Date posted
Mar 3, 2023

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

We are seeking a creative and collaborative theatrical design and technology professional with expertise in Sound and Lighting Design and Production to support our multi-faceted undergraduate training program and to support our robust production season.

 

This position teaches within a comprehensive theatre design, technology, and management program focused on BFA students in Design and Technology and BA students in Drama. A full-time teaching assignment includes 12 credits per term. Each semester, this position teaches 6 credits of coursework (2 courses) and 6 credits of reassigned time for mentoring student designers, managing sound/lighting production shops, and supporting the production season in various ways related to Sound and Lighting.

 

Courses taught could include Sound Design, Lighting Design, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Production Seminar, and Theatre Appreciation, an important contribution to the University’s General Education Program. Related courses in Sound Engineering and/or Media/Projection Design are desirable. There is also opportunity to develop new courses within the candidate’s area of expertise. Additional teaching expectations includes

 

Designing up to two productions per year is also a regular expectation of the position. Our annual season consists of eight productions: two staged readings, two fully produced plays, two fully produced musicals, and two fully produced dance concerts. Department designs are included in the scholarly and creative activity required of all tenure track faculty.

 

We seek candidates with technical theatre and design expertise and teaching methodologies that embrace the multi-centric perspectives in our field. Candidates will bring unique experiences and approaches to teaching and scholarship that expand traditional theatrical convention. Candidates will be outstanding teachers and mentors who will share their individual viewpoints and experiences with our dedicated students. Our department values anti-racism, inclusivity, and equity. As we intentionally aspire to address the need for systemic change in our department, the theatre industry, and our greater community, we strongly encourage historically under-represented candidates to apply.  To apply, please visit our website!

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