Assistant Professor, 9 month appointment (Technical Director)

Missouri State University; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking an Assistant Professor to serve as the Technical Director for its Theatre and Dance department. This role involves teaching stagecraft courses, maintaining equipment safety, and collaborating with production staff to achieve artistic goals. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree in Theatre, with a focus on technical direction, and have experience in mentoring students. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in scholarly activities while contributing to a vibrant educational environment. If you are passionate about theatre and education, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required, preferably an MFA in Theatre with an emphasis on technical direction.
• At least two years of experience as a technical director is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical director for the Theatre and Dance department’s mainstage season.
• Teach courses in stagecraft and technical direction while mentoring students.

Skills

Technical Direction

Stagecraft

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

MFA in Theatre

Job description

Assistant Professor, 9 month appointment (Technical Director)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The first date of consideration is March 21, 2025 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor, 9 month appointment (Technical Director)

Work Location

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department

HR Home Department

HR Home Department 020216 THEATRE & DANCE

Pay Grade

Pay Grade Unclassified

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type

Term (if applicable)

Term (if applicable) 9 month

Begin Date of Appointment

Begin Date of Appointment 08/11/2025

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

Serves as technical director for Theatre and Dance department’s mainstage season, as well as teaching courses in stagecraft (beginning and advanced), technical direction and other courses in the area of the candidates expertise. Maintains safety and functionality of equipment and advises on technical needs of the department. Works in shop as needed and collaborates with production and artistic staff to plan, budget, and carry out production related goals, including drafting and budgeting builds as necessary. Mentors students in technical areas as needed and serves as resource for students on production related matters. Opportunity for additional summer contract to work with Tent Theatre.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Additional Qualifications

Terminal degree required. MFA in Theatre with emphasis on technical direction required. At least two years experience as technical director required. Teaching experience in stagecraft required. Ability to work closely with others in a team required.

Link to Job Description

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm

Open Date

Open Date 02/03/2025

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is March 21, 2025 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

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Required Documents

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