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Troy University seeks an Assistant Professor of Scenic Design & Technology to oversee scenic design for productions, teach courses, and mentor students. The role involves collaboration with faculty and students, focusing on innovation in theatrical design and technology. Applicants should have a terminal degree and experience in theatre.
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Position Title Assistant Professor - Scenic Design & Technology
Position Type
Position Type Faculty
Department
Department Theatre & Dance - Troy
Division
Division College of Communication and Fine Arts
Campus
Campus Troy
Faculty Rank
If Faculty position
If Faculty position 10 Month
Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track?
Work Status
Work Status Full-Time (FT)
Temporary
Temporary No
Location
Location Troy - T01
Job Summary
The Assistant Professor of Scenic Design & Technology position in Theatre & Dance is responsible for oversight of scenic design and technology for all productions; teaching courses in design, technology, technical theatre, and general theatre; producing quality theatrical scenery and scenic elements that complement and support theatre and dance productions and presentations; working closely with the Technical Director and Scene Shop Manager to construct, fabricate, and finish scenic elements to full completion within production timelines and standards; assisting with oversight of inventory, acquisition, organization, management, repair, and installation of technology and tools in the scenic area; supervising and training student leaders and crews in scenic area(s); working with other faculty to develop curriculum and projects aimed specifically to students with goals and interests in the field of Design/Technology/Management; providing a focus on innovating and advancing ideas and practices in theatrical design and technology; advising and mentoring students; contributing to the artistic and intellectual growth of the Department, College and University; participation in the work of faculty and the Department; working within professional networks and organizations beyond the University; and continuing to develop their own artistry and gain experience in the field.
In Class Teaching Percentage
Online Teaching Percentage
Minimum Qualifications
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours
TBD
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No
Posting Date
Posting Date 05/13/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please be prepared to share evidence of design work via website, portfolio, etc. A teaching demonstration is required as part of the application process.
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference
Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
(Open Ended Question)
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
- Troy University participates in eVerify.