Assistant Professor of Theatre Design

Randolph-Macon College; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre Design in the Department of Arts to begin September 1, 2027. The growing Theatre Program offers hands-on experiential learning in state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities to collaborate with vibrant regional theatre communities.

The successful candidate will teach courses for majors and non-majors, design theatre productions, contribute to general education, and actively recruit

Qualifications

• MFA in Theatre Design, Theatre Technology or related concentration required by Sept 1, 2027.
• Experience teaching theatre at college level.
• Experience in scenic or lighting design at professional/college/secondary levels.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Theatre Program’s curriculum for majors and non-majors.
• Design theatre productions and contribute to general education.
• Recruit prospective students to the program and the College.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scenic design

Lighting design

Student mentoring

Pedagogical methods

Education

MFA in Theatre Design or Theatre Technology

Job description

Position Details

Randolph-Macon College invitesapplications for a full-time tenure-track position of AssistantProfessor of Theatre Design in the Department of Arts to beginSeptember 1, 2027.

Institution Information:

Randolph-Macon College is anationally recognized residential institution of about 1800students located in Ashland, Virginia, just north of Richmond.Founded in 1830, the college offers a broad range of academicprograms, including a graduate program in PA studies. The RMCcurriculum, grounded in a liberal arts core, fosters intellectualgrowth and personal development, with a steadfast focus on helpingstudents find and navigate pathways through college and tosuccessful outcomes. With a commitment to inclusivity and hands-onlearning, Randolph-Macon College provides an extraordinaryeducational experience - enhanced by exceptional athletic and extracurricular activities and supportive alumni - and preparesgraduates for success in their chosen fields and intheirlives.

The growing Theatre Program at Randolph-Macon College-recentlyrelocated to newly constructed, state-of-the-artfacilities-emphasizes a balance between history, literature,theory, and creating for the stage. Prospective faculty will havethe opportunity to realize a visionary restructuring of theprogram. Students participate directly in collaborativetheatre-making practices, with numerous opportunities for hands-onexperiential learning in an environment that nurtures creativity.Students also understand how their learning and skills can apply toa wide variety of professions and industries. The program is alsostrengthened by its proximity to the vibrant theatre communities inRichmond, Washington, D.C., and the mid-Atlantic region.

Major/Essential Functions:

Randolph-Macon College facultyteach, advise, conduct research and engage in scholarship, andserve the college and department. Primary teaching responsibilitieswill include teaching courses in the Theatre Program’s curriculumto majors and non-majors, designing theatre productions, andcontributions to general education. Theatre faculty are expected toengage actively in recruiting prospective students to the programand the College.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MFA in Theatre Design, Theatre Technology or other technical ordesign related concentration to be completed at time ofappointment, September 1, 2027.
• Teaching experience in theatre at the collegiate, secondary,and/or professional levels;
• Scenic or lighting design experience in theatre at theprofessional, collegiate, and/or secondary levels;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching;
• Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate teaching and studentengagement; and
• Experience working with students and a demonstrated commitmentto pedagogical methods that support all learners in reaching theirmaximum potential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and training in one or more of the following: scenicdesign, lighting design and related areas of expertise;
• Experience with state-of-the-art technologies in one or more ofthe following areas: scenic, lighting, video, sound, and/or costumedesign;
• Experience mentoring student designers at all levels andsupervising student crews in collaboration with the theatre facultyand staff;
• Evidence of professional activity in the candidate's specialty(i.e., a record of publication, presentation, and/orperformance);
• Engagement in professional organizations;
• Experience with theatre program curriculum development andprogrammatic assessment.

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteranstatus in its education or employment programs or activities.

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