Assistant Professor of Scenic Design

University-of-Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Scenic Design in the Department of Theatre & Film. This full-time, nine-month position begins August 2027 and focuses on scenic design with a commitment to teaching and collaborative production work at a Research I University.

Responsibilities include supervising scenic designs, teaching courses at all levels, and mentoring students, with additional oversight of mainstage season design and production

Qualifications

• PhD required in Theatre, Design, or a related field.
• Proven record of professional creative work in scenic design.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute scenic designs with faculty, staff, and student designers each semester.
• Teach undergraduate scenic design courses at lower and upper division.
• Maintain and grow a strong record of professional creative work outside the department.
• Engage in service including recruitment and shared governance.
• Design and oversee scenic design within the department's mainstage season; oversee property construction and other production areas.
• Mentor students in academic and artistic development, technical skills, and career preparation.

Skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Professional practice

Education

PhD

Job description

Department:The Department of Theatre & Film at The University of Mississippi currently enrolls approximately 120 majors and has 30 full-time faculty members. The department offers a BA in Theatre Arts and BFA programs in Acting for Stage & Screen and Design & Theatre Production, as well as a BFA in Film Production. The University of Mississippi, which has been recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education for seventeen consecutive years as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, is located in Oxford, MS, and frequently ranked as one of the “Best College Towns in the Nation” by multiple sources.Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, The University of Mississippi is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.Join the Ole Miss Family - Build Your Legacy Here!Job Summary:The Department of Theatre & Film at The University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Scenic Design beginning August 2027.Job Description:This full-time, tenure-track, nine-month position focuses on scenic design for the Department of Theatre & Film. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to teaching, professional creative practice, and collaborative work in an academic production environment. Responsibilities include supervising and executing scenic designs in collaboration with other faculty, staff, and student designers each semester at a Research I University; teaching undergraduate scenic design courses at both the lower and upper division; maintaining and growing a strong record of professional creative work outside the department; and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment and participation in shared governance. Additional responsibilities will include designing and oversight of scenic design within the department’s mainstage season, property construction, and other areas of production, and mentoring students in their academic and artistic development, technical skills, and career preparation.Applicants should complete the University’s online application form at https://careers.olemiss.edu/ and submit a letter of intent, a Curriculum Vitae, link to an online portfolio or professional website, and list of references. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until an adequate pool has been established. More information about the department can be found at theatreandfilm.olemiss.edu.Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!Job Responsibilities:Responsibilities include supervising and executing scenic designs in collaboration with other faculty, staff, and student designers each semester at a Research I University; teaching undergraduate scenic design courses at both the lower and upper division; maintaining and growing a strong record of professional creative work outside the department; and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment and participation in shared governance. Additional responsibilities will include designing and oversight of scenic design within the department’s mainstage season, property construction, and other areas of production, and mentoring students in their academic and artistic development, technical skills, and career preparation.Education Qualifications:PhDExperience:Related ExperienceInterview Requirement:Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.EEO Statement:The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.Background Check Statement:The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.