Artist in Residence: Scenic Design (Faculty)

Regent University; United States; Remoto; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition incentives

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance options

Resumo da vaga

Regent University’s School of Communication and the Arts seeks an Artist in Residence with a focus in Scenic Design. This full-time faculty position is based on the Virginia Beach campus and involves teaching and designing for theatre productions.

The ideal candidate will hold a terminal degree in scenic design, bring a strong professional portfolio, and demonstrate a Christian commitment. Experience with AutoCAD/Vectorworks/SketchUp is required, with production design and curriculum development

Qualificações

• Terminal degree in scenic design.
• Significant teaching experience with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Clear and compelling Christian commitment.
• Experience with lighting design and scenic painting valued.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Lead curriculum development in tech/design as the program grows.
• Collaborate with resident faculty, guest directors, student workers, and technical staff.

Formação

Terminal degree in scenic design

Ferramentas

Autocad

Vectorworks

Sketchup

Descrição da vaga

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-curricular 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

• 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;
• 5) a willingness to embrace the College and University Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to a statement of Christian faith.

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. For full Non-Discrimination Policy.

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.