Assistant Professor of Theatre Technology/Technical Direction

USC Marshall School of Business; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University’s School of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Theatre Technology/Technical Direction, beginning August 2024.

The successful candidate will oversee scenic technology and technical management for all productions, teach courses in technical theatre, design, and general theatre, and contribute to the university’s general education curriculum and its emphasis on high-impact teaching practices.

Job description

Job Description

Marshall University’s School of Theatre and Dance is seeking applications a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Theatre Technology/Technical Direction beginning August 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing scenic technology and technical management for all productions; teaching courses in technical theatre, design, and general theatre; and contributing to the University’s general education curriculum and its emphasis on using high-impact teaching practices, particularly those affiliated with one (or more) of the institution’s pedagogical initiatives (e.g., Community-based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across Curriculum, etc.). Additionally, the ideal candidate will contribute to the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.