Tenure-Track Lighting Design Educator

Wofford; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private liberal arts college is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Lighting Design starting in August 2026. The successful candidate will teach courses and design lighting for several productions. They will mentor students and maintain lighting systems in well-equipped venues. A minimum requirement is an MFA in Theatre Design, with experience in inclusive teaching and professional lighting design preferred. Applicants should be skilled in various lighting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the department’s resident lighting designer.
• Teach at least two courses per semester related to design and production.
• Design lighting for all departmental productions.
• Mentor and supervise student lighting designers and technicians.
• Maintain and oversee lighting systems in performance venues.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with ETC lighting systems

Knowledge of Vectorworks

Education

MFA in Theatre Design focused on Lighting Design

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

QLab

Lightwright

Job description

A private liberal arts college is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Lighting Design starting in August 2026. The successful candidate will teach courses and design lighting for several productions. They will mentor students and maintain lighting systems in well-equipped venues. A minimum requirement is an MFA in Theatre Design, with experience in inclusive teaching and professional lighting design preferred. Applicants should be skilled in various lighting technologies.