Technical Theatre Leader & Production Systems Educator

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Theatre & Film to lead technical production, rigging, fabrication, and safety across School productions.

You will teach and mentor students in CAD, automation, rigging, CNC, and 3D printing, while collaborating across Theatre, Entertainment Design & Production, Film, and Emerging Media Arts to advance the curriculum.

Qualifications

• BFA in Technical Theatre or related field with significant professional experience.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in technical direction or related production work for live entertainment.
• Demonstrated expertise in traditional theatrical craft, construction, fabrication, and contemporary entertainment technology.
• One year of collegiate teaching experience or equivalent instructional experience.
• Demonstrated project-management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 across departments to develop shared technical resources and workflows.
• Maintain and advance professional standards for safety, fabrication, rigging, and technical production.
• Teach and mentor students in technical theatre, entertainment technology, fabrication, and evolving production methodologies.
• Contribute to curriculum development and online/digitally supported modalities.
• Oversee facilities and technical resources planning and safety standards.

Skills

project-management

leadership

collaboration

Education

BFA in Technical Theatre

MFA in Technical Theatre

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

CNC fabrication

3D printing

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Theatre & Film to lead technical production, rigging, fabrication, and safety across School productions.

You will teach and mentor students in CAD, automation, rigging, CNC, and 3D printing, while collaborating across Theatre, Entertainment Design & Production, Film, and Emerging Media Arts to advance the curriculum.