Assistant Professor of Theatre Design and Technology

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND

Texas City (TX)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Theatre Design and Technology. The position focuses on teaching theatre design, scenic design, and technical direction, with service on committees.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, maintaining office hours, supervising scene shop staff, coordinating productions, and mentoring students. A MFA or Master’s with relevant coursework is preferred, plus teaching experience.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Theatre or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in Dramatic Arts/Theatre.
Two years of recent teaching experience in theatre.
Demonstrated professional experience in scenic design and tech direction.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned theatre courses and maintain instructional records.
Serve as technical director for college theatre productions.
Design scenery and properties for annual theatre season.
Coordinate technical production processes with directors and designers.
Supervise scene shop operations and student workers.
Maintain office hours and participate in committees.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Communication

Stagecraft I & II

Scenic design

Technical direction

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Production management

Student mentorship

Education

Master’s in Theatre

MFA in Scenic Design/Technical Direction

Tools

Shop operations management

Drafting concepts

Job description

Assistant Professor of Theatre Design and Technology

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Theatre Design and Technology

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Contract Length

12 months

Class Summary

Responsible for providing instruction within the appropriate department/program. Develop and revise curriculum and coursework. Provide scheduled office hours for student consultation. Serve on College committees as needed and assigned. Participate in student-oriented instructional and advisement activities as needed and assigned.

Position Type

Faculty

Employment Status

Full Time

Position Funding

Regular

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

Master’s Degree in Theatre or Master’s with 18 hours of graduate level coursework in Dramatic Arts and/or Theatre. Two (2) years of recent experience with principles and practices of teaching. Demonstrated substantial professional experience in scenic design and technical direction beyond the secondary or postsecondary educational setting.

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Scenic Design, Technical Direction, or a closely related theatre discipline. Demonstrated record of scenic design and technical direction for nationally or internationally recognized professional theatre organizations; experience teaching theatre courses at the college or university level; experience supervising scene shop operations and technical staff; designing scenery and properties for a wide variety of theatrical productions; managing production budgets, purchasing, production schedules, and shop operations. Membership in United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 (IATSE), or the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is preferred. Three (3) years of recent experience and knowledge of technical direction for live theatrical productions

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

Principles and practices of teaching.
Detailed knowledge of the material taught in the specific course and program area.
Record-keeping procedures.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work directions as applied to interactions with students, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to prepare students for employment in the theatre profession.
Knowledge of current scenic construction methods, materials, and scene shop practices.
Knowledge of technical direction for live theatrical productions.
Knowledge of scenic design principles and drafting techniques.
Knowledge of stage lighting, sound, theatrical rigging, and other technical production systems.
Knowledge of current theatre safety standards and safe scene shop practices.
Knowledge of theatre production planning and management, including scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, personnel supervision, and student-worker training.
Ability to manage multiple productions and meet deadlines.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical and production problems.
Proficiency with theatre-related technology and computer applications.
Knowledge of current professional theatre industry practices and standards.
Ability to supervise and train student workers and production crews.
Ability to teach Stagecraft I and II, Theatre Design, Theatre Appreciation, and other assigned theatre courses as qualified.

Job Duties

Comply with all College policies and procedures and applicable safety standards to maintain a positive learning environment, support College activities, and attend required meetings and training.
Ensure high-quality programming that supports the College’s mission, vision, and values.
Teach assigned theatre courses and maintain instructional records in accordance with College policies and procedures.
Maintain a minimum of 7.5 scheduled office hours per week.
Serve as technical director for five COM Theatre Mainstage productions each year, with seven course releases provided during each academic year.
Design scenery and properties for each production for the annual theatre season.
Coordinate the technical production process for each production in collaboration with directors, designers, guest artists, and other production personnel.
Direct all scenic construction, painting, installation, and strike activities for theatre productions.
Mentor student productions in the Theatre Studio and support other Studio Theatre productions as needed.
Manage all scene shop operations, including planning, scheduling, safety, inventory, purchasing, and student supervision.
Supervise student workers and production crews, including responsibilities related to hiring, discipline, and termination.
Manage the hiring, contracting, scheduling, and payment coordination of guest artists and student workers.
Supervise students participating in theatre-related events, travel, productions, and other activities.
Manage theatre facilities and production equipment within the scope of the position.
Supervise the maintenance, repair, inventory, and purchasing of theatre equipment, tools, supplies, and materials.
Coordinate production photography and archival video arrangements.
Participate in student recruitment and retention initiatives.
Coordinate and implement student recruitment performances and educational outreach activities.
Serve on College committees and participate in shared governance activities as assigned.
Maintain professional credentials and participate in ongoing professional development.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned, including lighting and sound design when qualified and as needed.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

none

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel.

Posting Number F312P

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College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Do you have a Master's Degree in Theatre or a Master’s with 18 hours of graduate level coursework in Dramatic Arts and/or Theatre?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least two (2) years of recent teaching experience?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least three (3) years of Theatre Design experience?
- Yes
- No