Instructor of Technical Direction

University of Montevallo; Montevallo (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Montevallo’s College of Fine Arts invites applications for a full-time Instructor in Technical Direction beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach Stagecraft I/II and Theatre Practicum, supervise the scene shop, and coordinate technical elements for productions, while mentoring students in construction and safety practices.

Responsibilities include developing build schedules, attending technical rehearsals, creating drafts from designer drawings, and advising on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Theatre or related field.
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level or significant professional experience in instruction/mentoring.
• Professional theatrical production experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on construction and mentor students.
• Set and enforce safety practices for equipment and tools.
• Oversee construction and installation of technical elements within budget and schedule; ensure safety and craftsmanship.
• Oversee strike of technical elements for the season.
• Manage daily operations of the scene shop.
• Coordinate all technical needs for the Theatre program.
• Attend technical rehearsals and production meetings.
• Develop technical drafts from designer drawings.
• Advise on feasibility, cost, and equipment capabilities.

Skills

Theatre production

Stagecraft

Project management

Leadership

Safety practices

Education

Master’s degree in Theatre or related field

MFA in Technical Direction

Tools

Qlab

Vectorworks

Job description

The University of Montevallo’s College of Fine Arts invites applicants for a full-time Instructor in Technical Direction beginning Fall 2027. The ideal candidate should be proficient in theatrical building techniques, woodworking, welding, rigging, and computer aided drafting, and possess strong project management and leadership skills. The Technical Director should have expertise in traditional craft and contemporary entertainment technology. The primary teaching responsibilities of this position are Stagecraft I, Stagecraft II, Theatre Practicum, and/or other courses based on departmental needs and areas of specialty.

Essential Job Duties

• Teach and mentor students in hands on construction.
• Set and enforce best safety practices and set safe-use guidelines for use of all equipment and tools.
• Oversee the construction and installation of all technical elements for assigned productions, ensuring they are built to design specifications, within budget, and on schedule, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship.
• Oversee the strike of all technical elements for the Theatre program’s season.
• Daily operation, organization, and management of the scene shop.
• Coordinate all technical needs for the Theatre program.
• Communicate theatrical inventory and maintenance needs to the Director of Operations for the Alan and Lindsey Song Center for the Arts.
• Create build schedules for each Theatre production.
• Attend all technical rehearsals for productions.
• Supervise student and work study crews to build scenic elements.
• Advise production managers, directors, and designers on feasibility, cost, and equipment capabilities.
• Attend all Theatre program production meetings.
• Develop technical drafts from designer drawings.
• Participate in Theatre program recruitment activities.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Theatre or a related field.
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level or significant and clearly demonstrated professional experience in instruction and/or mentoring.
• Professional theatrical production experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• MFA in Technical Direction or related field.
• Experience in sound
• Experience in Qlab
• Proficiency in Vectorworks

Additional materials may be requested in later rounds of the application process.