Technical Director & Educator: Live & Screened Performance

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arizona's School of Theatre, Film & Television invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in Technical Direction beginning August 2026. The role blends classroom instruction with hands-on production leadership across live and screen performance programs.

The position emphasizes mentorship, curriculum development, and proactive leadership in shop and production management within a four-show subscription season.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a BS/BA in Technical Theater or related field and at least 3 years of professional instruction.
• Professional experience as a technical director in varied production environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in technical theatre and production.
• Develop a rigorous, practice-based curriculum integrating theory and hands-on production.
• Mentor and evaluate students in roles such as assistants and production crews.
• Lead as Technical Director for a four-show season; manage planning, budgeting and safety.
• Oversee shop operations, equipment, inventory and budgets; ensure safe practices.
• Contribute to season planning, design development, and collaborative production workflows.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Student-centered pedagogy

Technical direction

Education

BS or BA in Technical Theater, Theater Design, or related field

MFA in Technical Theater, Theater Design and Technology, or related field

Job description

University of Arizona's School of Theatre, Film & Television invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in Technical Direction beginning August 2026. The role blends classroom instruction with hands-on production leadership across live and screen performance programs.

The position emphasizes mentorship, curriculum development, and proactive leadership in shop and production management within a four-show subscription season.