Tenure-Track Theatre Design & Production Educator

Eckerd College; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eckerd College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre focusing on scenic design and/or costume design, beginning August 2027. The candidate will teach seven courses annually (3-1-3) and manage the costume department while serving as production manager for four theatre productions per year.

The role requires an earned terminal degree in Theatre (MFA or PhD) and a track record of undergraduate teaching; interdisciplinary general education participation is also

Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree required (MFA or PhD) in Theatre or closely related field.
• Evidence of effective college teaching in theatre; capable of undergraduate instruction.
• Experience in scenic and/or costume design at college, secondary, or professional levels encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach seven courses per academic year (3-1-3), including 100-level production courses and some advanced design courses.
• Manage Eckerd College's costume department.
• Serve as production manager for four theatre productions per academic year, including budgets, purchasing, and scheduling.
• Participate in interdisciplinary general education programming, rotating in common core courses and a first-year seminar.
• Support a partnership with Circle in the Square Theatre School for degree options.

Skills

Scenic design

Costume design

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Production management

Education

MFA or PhD in Theatre or related field

Tools

Budgeting software

Production scheduling software

Job description

Eckerd College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre focusing on scenic design and/or costume design, beginning August 2027. The candidate will teach seven courses annually (3-1-3) and manage the costume department while serving as production manager for four theatre productions per year.

The role requires an earned terminal degree in Theatre (MFA or PhD) and a track record of undergraduate teaching; interdisciplinary general education participation is also