Technical Theatre Leader & Practice-Based Educator

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across scenic construction, rigging, fabrication, and safety, and will integrate new production technologies into curricula and productions.

Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring students in CAD, automation, CNC, and related methods, developing interdisciplinary courses, and coordinating

Qualifications

• BFA in Technical Theatre or related field required.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in technical direction or related production.
• Experience in traditional craft, fabrication, and contemporary entertainment technology.
• One year teaching or equivalent mentoring/instructional experience.
• Demonstrated project-management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the physical construction and engineering aspects of School productions, including rigging, fabrication, and safety.
• Develop and implement technical systems supporting both conventional and emerging production methodologies.
• Integrate new production technologies into existing production processes and workflows.
• Provide technical leadership and problem-solving across the School’s production activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across Entertainment Design & Production, Theatre, Film, and Emerging Media Arts to develop shared technical resources and workflows.

Skills

Project management

Teaching

Team leadership

Collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

BFA in Technical Theatre or related field

MFA in Technical Theatre or related field

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Automation systems

CNC fabrication

3D printing

Job description

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across scenic construction, rigging, fabrication, and safety, and will integrate new production technologies into curricula and productions.

Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring students in CAD, automation, CNC, and related methods, developing interdisciplinary courses, and coordinating