Assistant Professor, Technical Theater

Lynn University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn University in Boca Raton seeks an Assistant Professor of Technical Theater to oversee scenic design and production management. This role includes teaching, supervising, and mentoring students while coordinating with the Drama Program. Candidates should possess an MFA in Technical Theater and have a robust technical background in scenic design and production.

The position also requires effective communication skills, organizational abilities, and a proactive presence in recruitment activities across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Strong background as a performing arts technical director.
• Ability to climb ladders and operate aerial work platforms.
• Proficiency with computers and theater software.

Responsibilities

• Lead scenic designer for Lynn drama productions.
• Supervise student workers during productions.
• Coordinate with artistic staff on production practicalities.

Skills

Scenic design

Set-building

Theatrical production management

Lighting design

Microsoft Office

Vectorworks Spotlight

Education

MFA in Technical Theater (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Lighting consoles

Audio systems

Job description

Summary

Lynn University seeks an Assistant Professor of Technical Theater with a strong background as a performing arts technical director for the Drama Program in the College of Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have focus and the understanding of scenic design, set-building and theatrical production management procedures, and protocols. Bonus areas for the applicant in one or more of the following disciplines: lighting design, lighting consoles, and related software; experience with proper audio systems procedures, practices, and related software; All applicants should also have knowledge of theater rigging and standard practices.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as lead scenic designer and set builder for all Lynn drama productions and as undergraduate faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences teaching courses.
• Serve as technical director for Drama program productions.
• Supervise student workers during Drama program productions.
• Serve as a recruitment ambassador for the drama department. Participate in recruitment activities such as phone and email communications, open houses, high-school visits, and virtual and in-person auditions. Candidate must be able to travel to recruitment conferences throughout the United States.
• Mentor students majoring in drama and provide academic and career advice. Guide students in their artistic and professional development.
• Assist with departmental tasks including production planning, curriculum development and assessment.
• Attend department, college, and university meetings.
• Coordinates with Director and Artistic staff regarding practicalities of productions and scheduling of venues. Conducts production meetings with staff, student workers, and outside producers to determine task assignments.
• Oversees maintenance of shop tools/equipment; monitors theater inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials; performs theater maintenance.
• Works with Director and building Technical Director to develop and implement operational procedures and ensures compliance by staff. Ensures personnel perform tasks in compliance with departmental safety standards.
• Performs administrative office tasks as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Applicants must have focus in and understanding of scenic design, set-building and theatrical production management procedures, and protocols.
• Applicants should have knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: lighting design, lighting consoles, and related software; experience with proper audio systems procedures, practices, and related software.
• Applicant should also have knowledge of theater rigging and standard practices.
• Applicants must have proficiency with computers and software including Vectorworks Spotlight as well as Microsoft Office.
• Applicants must be able to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Applicants must have strong organizational skills and ability to work in a multiple task environment.
• Applicants must be able to supervise staff and student workers and maintain positive interpersonal relations with faculty, staff, students, and clients.
• Applicants should have effective instructional methods.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA in Technical Theater. If candidate does not hold an MFA, candidate may provide equivalent professional experience as justification.
• Professional experience as a technical director.
• Preferably, network of professional colleagues and connections.
• Preferably, candidate is still actively working in the industry.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb a ladder, operate aerial work platforms, and be comfortable working at height.
• Ability to lift over 50lbs and stand for long periods of time, occasionally work overhead.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.