Resident Lighting Designer & Educator

Wofford College; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive community

State-of-the-art facilities

Collaboration with artists

Job summary

The Department of Theatre at Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Lighting Design starting August 2026. The successful candidate will teach multiple courses, design lighting for various productions, and mentor students.

Applicants should possess an MFA in Theatre Design (or related degree) by the start date, with a commitment to inclusive teaching. The position also emphasizes collaboration and communication within a vibrant arts environment.

Qualifications

• MFA in Theatre Design required by August 2026.
• Demonstrated excellence or potential in undergraduate teaching preferred.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and diverse student support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as resident lighting designer for productions.
• Teach design and production courses.
• Mentor student lighting designers and technicians.

Skills

Lighting Design Expertise

Collaborative Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Inclusivity in Teaching

Education

MFA in Theatre Design or related field

Tools

ETC lighting systems

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

QLab

Lightwright

Job description

The Department of Theatre at Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Lighting Design starting August 2026. The successful candidate will teach multiple courses, design lighting for various productions, and mentor students.

Applicants should possess an MFA in Theatre Design (or related degree) by the start date, with a commitment to inclusive teaching. The position also emphasizes collaboration and communication within a vibrant arts environment.