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Visiting Instructor of Design and Technical Theatre

Employer
Southern Arkansas University
Location
Magnolia, Arkansas (US)
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Oct 3, 2024
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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Arts, Other Arts, Performing Arts
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Details

The Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts at Southern Arkansas University invites applicants for a Visiting Instructor of Design and Technical Theatre beginning January 2025. Housed in the Department of Performing Arts and Mass Communication, the Theatre program offers B.F.A. degrees in Technical Theatre and Performance with emphases in the Theatre and Musical Theatre. Southern Arkansas University is the fastest-growing university in Arkansas and is located in Magnolia in the southwestern part of the state. The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Duties: Teach one design/tech courses at the introductory and advanced levels and other courses based on applicant’s area(s) of specialty (additional compensation per course(s) taught); oversee the design and execution of the technical elements for departmental productions; supervise student technical workers in production rehearsals and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: M.F.A. or equivalent terminal degree in Theatre Design and/or Theatre Production required; two or more years of collegiate-level teaching preferred; demonstrated skill as a scenic designer and technical director preferred; professional and academic memberships or certifications 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.

Additional compensation will be provided for each course taught. Depending on availability, on-campus faculty housing is possible. Link to benefits: https://web.saumag.edu/human-resources/files/2024/09/Fringe-Benefits-Brochure-2024-2025.pdf

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, links 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 18, 2024, and continue until position is filled. The proposed start date is January 15, 2025.

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Southern Arkansas University

Nestled in a quiet and beautiful part of south Arkansas, SAU is a great place to call home and to study a broad range of academic programs, including some unique offerings to the state and region. Along with boasting a complete college experience on campus, the University is a short drive from outdoor activities and is central to many regional hubs, such as Texarkana, Shreveport, Little Rock, etc.

Established in 1909, SAU has built on its dedication to student achievement and continues to grow, both on campus and online, with more than 80 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies.

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