Assistant Professor of Scenic Design

Northern Kentucky University; United States; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northern Kentucky University’s Theatre & Dance Program in the greater Cincinnati area invites an active, professional artist to join as Assistant Professor of Scenic Design. The role includes teaching design courses, designing scenery, projections, and props, plus leadership and mentorship of design students; participate in shop lab mentoring; and contribute to recruitment and studio oversight.

Selection requires an MFA and a record of excellence in scene design.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (MFA).
• Record of excellence in Scene Design with strengths in conceptual design, rendering/modeling, drafting and scenic painting.

Responsabilités

• Teach design courses for the program and design scenery, projections, and/or props for mainstage productions.
• Lead and mentor students in the design area, recruit/mentor majors, and oversee the paint/props/projection studio.
• Develop scholarly/creative agenda in research, performance, and/or professional activities.

Connaissances

Scene Design

Conceptual design

Rendering

Modeling

Drafting

Scenic painting

Leadership

Mentorship

Formation

Master’s degree (MFA)

Outils

Vectorworks

Description du poste

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Scenic Design

Position Type: Regular

About the Role:

The Theatre & Dance Program is seeking an active, professional artist to join our collaborative, diverse, and vibrant program located in the artistically rich greater Cincinnati area. The School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University offers a wide array of degree programs in the visual and performing arts. The Theatre & Dance Program within the School of the Arts offers a BFA in Theatre Performance (with tracks in Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance Performance, Dance Pedagogy, and Playwriting), a BFA in Theatre Design, Technology, or Stage Management (with tracks in Theatre Design or Technology, and Stage Management), a BA in Theatre Arts, a Dance Minor, and a Theatre Minor. See the Theatre & Dance website at theatre.nku.edu for additional information. Primary responsibilities include teaching design courses for the program, designing scenery, projections (including control and mapping), and/or props for mainstage season productions, scene painting, participating in production strikes, providing leadership and mentorship of students in the design area, recruiting and mentoring majors within the design area of the program, active participation/mentoring of students during scene shop lab, and shared oversight of paint/props/projection studio. Possible teaching responsibilities may include scenic design, projection design, control and mapping, properties design, scenic painting, drafting, Vectorworks, rendering, fundamentals of design, and special topics in design. Other duties will be assigned based on the candidate’s strengths, interests, and the needs of the program. Responsibilities also include the development of a scholarly/creative agenda in research, performance, and/or professional creative activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MFA) required
• Record of excellence in Scene Design with strengths in conceptual design, rendering and/or modeling, drafting and scenic painting
• Candidate should also have a breadth of professional creative activity

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of potential for a successful career in teaching
• Working knowledge of projection design and control for theatre/ entertainment
• Experience cultivating positive and collaborative relationships in the industry and region
• Ability to work effectively with students of varied backgrounds, abilities, and goals for access and opportunity
• Strong organizational and communication skills to support the operation of a growing theatrical design and technology program
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining students
• Ability to work collaboratively and cultivate a positive working environment with both students and colleagues
• Candidates who have additional positive attributes/expertise/skills beyond the above qualifications are desirable and should reference these additional attributes in application materials

The application deadline is midnight on Friday, November 2.

Selected candidates must successfully pass a background check.

Applicants who enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Why Work at Northern Kentucky University At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day. Introduce yourself and we ll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

About NKU

Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.