Adjunct Assistant Professor in Lighting

1000scholars; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA's Department of Theater is seeking an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Lighting Design for a full-time position starting March 1, 2027. The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate lighting courses, supervising student projects, and contributing to research and service within a world-class program.

The candidate should hold an MFA and demonstrate successful teaching at the collegiate level, with professional lighting design experience and a commitment to inclusive, experiential

Qualifications

• MFA is required or equivalent terminal degree.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the collegiate level.
• Professional lighting design experience with engagement with emerging technologies.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in lighting design and related theater topics.
• Supervise and advise student lighting design projects and theses.
• Mentor students in academic and career planning.
• Serve on department and university committees and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching ability

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

MFA

Job description

Adjunct Assistant Professor in Lighting Announcing a search for a full-time Assistant Adjunct Professor position in the UCLA Department of Theater in the area of Lighting Design, beginning March 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Participate in teaching, research, and service as part of a world-class lighting design program at a research university.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level theater courses in lighting, including lighting design, fundamentals of theater design, and topics in theater design and technology.
• Supervise and advise student lighting design projects for departmental productions, including new and devised works, as well as MFA thesis productions and undergraduate capstone projects.
• Teach other courses in areas of theater expertise as needed.
• Mentor and advise students in academic and career planning.
• Serve on Department and University committees and participate in other service opportunities as appropriate.
• Maintain and grow an active professional and/or artistic practice in lighting.
• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate for an Assistant Adjunct Professor, including assisting with student recruitment, developing curriculum in consultation with the Chair and other department faculty, and contributing to area leadership.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• MFA

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to successfully teach at the collegiate level, including traditional and current design/practice.
• Success in lighting design at the professional level, including engagement with emerging technologies/practices.
• A collaborative approach to a general theater education that values development of students with a broad range of knowledge and skills in theater performance, production, and scholarship.
• Ability to work with a wide range of culturally diverse students.
• A commitment to experiential learning and dynamic pedagogical practice.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills that demonstrate collaborative engagement with students and colleagues.
• Multi-disciplinary approaches to creative projects.
• A minimum of two years teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Dedication to institutional and community service.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Reference checks may be conducted for candidates who advance in the recruitment process. A cover letter, statement of teaching, and digital portfolio are also required. Please address your materials to the Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, Professor Adam Rigg.

School: http://www.tft.ucla.edu