Theatre Assistant Professor - Scenic and Lighting Design | Tenure-Track Fall 2022 | I01727

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number I01727 Classification Title Theatre Assistant Professor of Scenic and Lighting Design, Full-Time Tenure-Track Working Title Theatre Assistant Professor - Scenic and Lighting Design | Tenure-Track Fall 2022 | I01727 Employee Group Faculty Bargaining Unit APSCUF Location Main Campus Department Theatre Pay Rate Employment Type Regular FT Work Schedule
Some evenings/weekends will be necessary during technical rehearsals, production builds, and for occasional department/university events.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary
The Slippery Rock University Theatre Department is seeking a skilled and motivated designer to fill a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to begin Fall 2022. The department is seeking a candidate with expertise in scenic and lighting design to teach three courses each semester and design/supervise scenic and lighting designs for a four-show mainstage season. Evidence of strong artistic vision and collaborative skills required. Strong skills in CAD (computer-aided-drafting) and scenic painting required. Additional skills in sound design/technology and/or sound mixing are preferred.

The Theatre Department at SRU is a well-established undergraduate program offering BA Theatre concentrations in Design & Technology, Acting, Theatre Arts Management, and Theatre Studies, as well as a BFA Acting (with concentrations in Musical Theatre and Acting). Our department focuses on producing contemporary and new work as well as inventive adaptations of the classics.

The candidate will be expected to assume an active role in the collaborative growth and continuing success of the BA Theatre – Design & Technology program; assist in the recruitment and mentoring of students; and to advance the visibility and reputation of the department and university through professional affiliations, credentials and activities. As a unionized faculty, salary and benefits are excellent.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Teaching responsibilities: 3 courses per semester. Courses may include:
Stagecraft
Scene Design
Lighting Design
Scene Painting
Drawing/Drafting/ CAD
Art of Theatre
Advanced Stagecraft
Special Topics courses as needed

Additional responsibilities:
Design and/or supervision of undergraduate student designs for a four-show mainstage season in newly-renovated performing arts center spaces (workload equivalency); collaboration with staff technical director to supervise student shop experiences; participation in professional development/creative activities; academic advisement of department students as assigned; advisement of student design work in lab space; recruitment and mentorship of students; service to the department, university and profession; affiliation/membership with relevant professional organizations (i.e. USITT, USA, ACTF, IATSE, etc.) Minimum Qualifications
MFA in a closely related theatre design field (i.e. scenery, lighting, scenography, etc.) is required. Other terminal degrees may be considered so long as the degree is highly relevant to theatre design and the applicant’s expertise and practice in scenery, lighting, scenography, and/or related areas is clear and compelling.
Demonstrated excellence in Computer-Aided-Drafting ( CAD ), Scene and Lighting Design, and ability to teach all are required.
Demonstrated skills and commitment to excellence in teaching, artistic vision, effective collaboration, collegiality, and excellent communication and organizational skills are required and essential, as is a record of working with diverse populations.
Successful performance in an interview, including a teaching session, is required. Preferred Qualifications
Skills in sound design/technology and/or sound mixing
Teaching experience and active professional affiliations/memberships
Professional theatrical design experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 01/06/2022 Closing Date Open Until Filled No Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community. Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
008 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must either upload a digital portfolio of the applicant’s work, or provide a website link to that portfolio. The portfolio/link should be submitted either as a PDF or as a link to a website address (with any necessary instructions to allow access to the work) using the “Portfolio” tab under required documents.

Applicants should upload copies of either official or unofficial transcripts using the “Transcript” selection under Required Documents, in addition to submitting a teaching philosophy (not to exceed two pages)

Applicant must supply complete contact information (email, phone, and institutional affiliation for at least three professional references, with the applicant’s relationship to each clearly identified.

Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by February 7, 2022. Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have an MFA in Scene Design, Lighting Design, Scenography or closely-related theatre design field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have experience in scenic design, lighting design, and computer-aided-drafting?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * What level of scenic painting experience/expertise do you have?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * What level of sound design experience/expertise do you have?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. Unofficial Transcripts 2
6. Portfolio

Optional Documents