Artist in Residence: Scenic Design ...

Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU); Virginia Beach (VA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, life and disability insurance

Tuition incentives

Retirement plans

Time off and more

Descripción de la vacante

Regent University’s School of Communication and the Arts seeks a professional-track Artist in Residence with a focus in Scenic Design at the Virginia Beach, VA campus. The role includes teaching undergrad/grad courses, designing scenic elements for the theatre season, and leading curriculum development as the program evolves into a real-world training incubator.

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 annually, with appointments typically beginning between $70,000 and $75,000, based on production

Formación

• Terminal degree in scenic design with evidence of scholarly/teaching excellence.
• Significant professional portfolio and teaching record.
• Clear and compelling Christian commitment.
• Experience in lighting design and scenic painting valued.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Vectorworks or SketchUp required.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in stagecraft, scenic design and text analysis.
• Design all scenic elements for the theatre season.
• Lead curriculum development and teach across the curriculum.
• Collaborate with resident faculty, guest directors, student workers and staff.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Christian commitment

Educación

Terminal degree in scenic design

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Descripción del empleo

Regent University's School of Communication and the Arts is seeking to hire a professional-track Artist in Residence with a focus in Scenic Design. This full-time, faculty position will be located at Regent University's Virginia Beach, VA campus.

Regent University is one of the nation's leading academic centers for Christian thought and action, offering over 150 associate, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees and enrolling more than 13,000 students worldwide. Regent offers high-quality, in-demand and affordable degree programs while remaining committed to its foundational mission to educate Christian leaders to change the world.

Art, beauty, and the search for the truth in light of the Gospel are at the heart of Regent University. This professional-track lecturer will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in stagecraft, scenic design and text analysis, design all scenic elements for the Regent University Center for Performing Arts theatre season, and lead academic and co-catalytic initiatives including development of new curriculum in tech/design as the program grows into a next generation incubator for real-world training and cutting-edge performing arts. Position will collaborate with resident faculty, guest directors, student workers, and full-time technical director and costume designer.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial scholar holding a terminal degree in scenic design. The ideal candidate will have a significant professional portfolio, evidence of successful teaching, and a clear and compelling Christian commitment. Experience in lighting design and scenic painting are highly valued. Experience with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, and/or Sketchup is required.

Expectations

Expectations include 1) a dedication to Christ-centered teaching and learning; 2) a record of or potential for academic scholarship; 3) the ability to teach at all levels; 4) familiarity with online instructional technology; and 5) a willingness to embrace the College and University Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to a statement of Christian faith.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually, set in good faith based on the budgeted amount available for the position. Appointments typically begin between $70,000 and $75,000. Placement in the upper portion of the range reflects demonstrated professional production experience, a substantial record of professional production credits adjudicated in juried forums, demonstrated ability to teach and serve broadly across the curriculum, and demonstrated curriculum development experience.

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status.

Benefits

• Health, life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition incentives
• Fully vested retirement plans
• Life and disability insurance options, time off, and more

All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.