Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting Design

Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting Design

About Susquehanna:
Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.

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Position Summary:
The Department of Theatre at Susquehanna seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting Design. The successful candidate will teach three courses each semester such as introductory and advanced design courses, a lighting and scenery lab course, Introduction to Theatre, a first-year seminar, and a script analysis course. Co-curricular responsibilities include creation of lighting designs for the department's five-show main stage season or supervision of student designers, execution and implementation of lighting plots with students, and basic maintenance of lighting equipment. Class time is provided for design execution. The successful candidate will be competent in computer-aided drafting and design software, intelligent lighting, and stage electrician skills. Non-required scenic design opportunities would be available if successful candidate is interested.

Required Qualifications:
The MFA in Theatre with a concentration in lighting design is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Two years of undergraduate teaching and secondary experience in sound design or scenic painting are preferred but not required.

Special Instructions to the Applicant:
The Department of Theatre offers a BA degree with emphases in Performance, Production & Design, and Theatre Studies, a BFA degree in Acting, and a BFA degree in Theatre Management. The department is committed to cultivating the artist-scholar by balancing skills development with intellectual engagement. Applicants must submit at https://jobs.susqu.edu/a letter of intent, C.V., portfolio link, statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement on how the applicant will contribute to the university's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Any inquiries should be sent to Professor Erik Viker, Department Head, at viker@susqu.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled.

Benefits Eligible: Yes
Number of Months: 9 months
Other Number of Months:
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Work Schedule/Hours per Week:
Posting Date: 12/05/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Anticipated Start Date:
Posting Number: F00193

To apply, visit https://jobs.susqu.edu/postings/4524