Position Summary:
The Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Technology and Production/Technical Director is a non-tenure-track position in the Theatre area of the Department of Performing Arts. The position consists of a 50% teaching appointment (12 credits per academic year) and a 50% Technical Director appointment (20 hours per week).
Job Description:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Technology and Production:
Teach beginning Scenic Design
Teach beginning Stage Management
Assist with recruitment and lead technical theatre recruitment
Mentor Technical Theatre students in scenic design and other technologies depending on area of expertise
Other academic teaching assignments may be developed based on the successful candidate’s area of expertise
Hold regular office hours
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508
Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Normal full-time teaching load is 15 credit hours per term, including 12 credits of assigned courses and 3 credits of reassigned time for service.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of Technical Director:
Maintain and ensure safety of all students, faculty, staff and patrons in the building for all events and daily classes.
Implement safety procedures as changes are made or safety needs are identified.
Encourage students to use industry standard safety protocol.
Create training procedures on all equipment and tools. Also appropriate documentation of student competency on this equipment.
Manage student build crews
Supervise and mentor student shop leads
Collaborate with scene shop supervisor
Create and maintain production schedule for season, including all renters using the theatre spaces.
Manage budget for sets, props, sound, lights, costumes for all productions
Identify, plan and manage maintenance budget for all production equipment, upgrades and projects
Plan, oversee and participate in all production strikes
Point person with Physical Plant for any repairs, issues related to performance spaces, scene shop, light shop & booth.
Engage authentically with students, the department, and colleagues
Communicate with Chair and faculty on grading of student work at midterm and end of each semester
Manage in building and campus zircon storage of props, lights, and useable set pieces.
Advise season selection as needed (with respect to size of department, tech support, and production schedule needs)
Attend department and production meetings and all technical rehearsals
Coordinate with other departments when necessary
Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:
A completed terminal degree by December 2026, MFA or PHD, in a Theatrical Design discipline, a/o significant professional experience as a theatrical designer , technical director a/o production manager
Demonstrated experience in Technical Theatre
Demonstrated experience managing students in the scene shop
Demonstrated ability designing and constructing scenery
Experience collaborating as a team player with colleagues and community
Ability to provide technical direction for all shows, including leading student-focused design and crew teams, and budget management
Ability to teach Stage Technology courses, as well as upper division design courses in scene design, stage lighting, and stage management, or based on the successful candidate’s area of expertise
Demonstrated ability to mentor students in technical theatre
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