Lecturer/Professor of Practice/Assistant/Associate Professor

Choosecolumbusga; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lighting Design & Technology faculty position at Troy University’s Department of Theatre & Dance is a full-time, 10-month renewable role available at the Troy campus. It offers open-rank consideration for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice to strengthen lighting, projections, and sound design productions.

The role includes teaching design/technology courses, managing the lighting shop, and collaborating on curriculum while advancing innovative

Qualifications

• Master's degree, MFA, or terminal degree in Lighting Design and Technology or related area.
• Academic teaching, mentorship, and/or leadership experience.
• Experience working in a theatrical setting, university or professional.
• Industry knowledge and hands-on experience with lighting, projections, and sound technology.
• Extensive knowledge of safe use of equipment and safety standards.
• Drafting skills and proficiency in VectorWorks, CAD, and/or related technology.
• Collaborative and open attitude.
• Commitment to working with a diverse group of students and faculty.
• Ability to recruit and retain students with design/tech/management interests.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lighting, projections, and sound design and technology for productions.
• Teach courses in design, technology, and general theatre.
• Manage the department’s lighting and electrics shop, inventory and repairs.
• Supervise and train student crews in lighting and electrics.
• Develop curriculum with Design/Tech/Management faculty and innovate practices.
• Engage with professional networks and organizations beyond the University.

Skills

Teaching experience

Lighting design & tech expertise

Projections & sound tech

VectorWorks

CAD

Safety standards

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Student recruitment

Interpersonal skills

Judgment & professionalism

Education

Master's degree/MFA in Lighting Design and Technology

Tools

VectorWorks

CAD

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number: F1003P

Position Title: Lecturer/Professor of Practice/Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Theatre & Dance - Troy

Division: College of Arts and Humanities

Campus: Troy

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor

If Faculty position: 10 Month

Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track?: Tenure Track

Work Status: Full-Time (FT)

Temporary: No

Location: Troy - T01

Job Summary:

The Lighting Design & Technology faculty position is a full-time position hired on a 10-month renewable contract. The open-rank posting allows for for authentic consideration of candidates’ unique strengths and potential to serve in the role of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice.

The Lighting Design & Technology faculty position in the Department of Theatre & Dance is responsible for oversight of lighting, projections, and sound design and technology for productions; teaching courses in design, technology, and general theatre; producing quality theatrical lighting, projections, and sound that complement and support theatre and dance presentations; managing the department’s lighting and electrics shop; oversight of inventory, acquisition, organization, management, repair, and installation of technology and tools; supervising and training student crews in lighting and electrics; working within professional networks and organizations beyond the University; working with other Design and Technology 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's degree, MFA, or other terminal degree in Lighting Design and Technology or related area of theatre, design, or technology
2. Academic experience in teaching, mentorship, and/or leadership
3. Experience working in a theatrical setting, university or professional
4. Industry knowledge and demonstrated hands-on experience of technology practices across multiple media and disciplines in lighting and projections
5. Extensive knowledge of safe use of equipment and safety standards
6. Demonstrated drafting skills and proficiency in VectorWorks, CAD, and/or related technology
7. Collaborative and open attitude
8. Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students and faculty in an integrated arts approach
9. Ability to recruit and retain students with design/tech/management career interests and goals
10. Strong interpersonal skills
11. Ability to demonstrate responsible judgment and productive relationships
12. Ability to encourage a positive work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

1. MFA in Lighting, Sound, and/or Projections Design
2. Three to five years of experience in university setting
3. Three to five years of experience in professional theatre
4. Valid state driver's license and ability to occasionally drive 24' box trucks
5. Experience in Technical Direction and/or management

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: To be determined

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position:

• Working with electrical equipment and wiring
• Working at great heights
• Lifting instruments and equipment

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No

Posting Date: 03/01/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: Be prepared to submit additional portfolio materials and/or perform a teaching demonstration upon request.

Academic Term Position Will Begin: Fall 2026

Quick Link: https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/43842

Reference Letters

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Social Media website
   • Indeed
   • Other employment website (please specify below)
   • Employee Referral (please specify below)
   • Local newspaper (please specify below)
   • Professional journal (please specify below)
   • Other source (please specify below)
2. Please specify:

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
   • Not a current Troy University employee
   • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
   • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
   • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
4. * Do you have a Master's degree, MFA, or other terminal degree in Lighting Design and Technology or related area of theatre, design, or technology?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have academic experience in teaching, mentorship, and/or leadership; and experience working in a theatrical setting, university or professional?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Letter of Reference 1
3. Letter of Reference 2
4. Letter of Reference 3
5. Unofficial Transcript 2
6. Unofficial Transcript 3
7. Other Document