Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Technical Theater Support

Owens Community College; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for the STRS retirement system

Standard community college benefits

Job summary

Owens Community College is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to assist with Technical Theater Support. This role involves coordinating events, serving as a back-up technical liaison, and designing lighting and sound for productions. Candidates should have a solid foundation in theatrical practices and experience with technical equipment.

Ideal applicants will possess an associate degree or two-year technical certificate in theatre or a related field. This position offers part-time hourly work with benefits eligibility for the STRS retirement system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events and facility use with the Fine and Performing Arts Chair and CFPA Coordinator.
• Serve as a back‑up technical liaison for all groups using the facility.
• Design lighting and sound for Owens productions and for outside productions where needed.
• Monitor use and maintain technical equipment in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts.

Skills

Knowledge of current practices in theatrical staging, design, and execution

Knowledge of lighting and sound design

Knowledge of applicable safety regulations

Written and verbal communication skills

Technical proficiency with lighting and sound equipment

Experience using power tools

Ability to make quick decisions under pressure

Education

Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in theatre, lighting, sound, or related field

Job description

Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Technical Theater Support

Assists the Technical Director with larger tasks that require more than one person and acts as a backup for the Technical Director during vacation or sick days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events and facility use with the Fine and Performing Arts Chair and CFPA Coordinator.
• Serve as a back‑up technical liaison for all groups using the facility.
• Coordinate scenic and prop build schedules with staff and guest artists.
• Serve as a back‑up head technician for all productions.
• Design lighting and sound for Owens productions and for outside productions where needed.
• Monitor use and maintain technical equipment in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, including lighting, sound, rigging, and shop equipment.
• Supervise, train and monitor students in shop activities, including scenic and prop construction.
• Supervise, train and monitor student and community members in running shows for Owens productions and outside events.
• Act as a back‑up supervisor for all technical rehearsals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current practices in theatrical staging, design, and execution.
• Knowledge of lighting and sound design.
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations.
• Written and verbal communication, customer service skills.
• Technical proficiency with lighting and sound equipment.
• Experience using power tools such as drills and saws.
• Capacity to make quick decisions under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Technical Director with larger tasks and serve as backup.
• Setup/teardown of equipment such as Marely Dance Floor, light/sound boards, and live stream equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment such as musical instruments.
• Design and install lighting and sound for productions.

Technical and Professional Skills

Experience in theatrical lighting, sound supervision, scenic construction, and operating live streaming equipment.

Other Characteristics

• Flexibility, innovative, resourceful.
• Self‑organization, dedication, collaboration, professionalism.

Minimum Education/Experience

Associate degree or two‑year technical certificate in theatre, lighting, sound, or related field.

Job Classification

Faculty, Non‑Grant Funded, Non‑Exempt (Hourly).

Faculty Duty Days & Work Schedule

Vary semester to semester.

Benefits

Eligible for the STRS retirement system and standard community college benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Owens Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), individuals with disabilities may request accommodations.