Theatre Design & Technology Faculty - Assistant Professor

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Theatre Design and Technology. The position focuses on teaching theatre design, scenic design, and technical direction, with service on committees.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, maintaining office hours, supervising scene shop staff, coordinating productions, and mentoring students. A MFA or Master’s with relevant coursework is preferred, plus teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Theatre or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in Dramatic Arts/Theatre.
• Two years of recent teaching experience in theatre.
• Demonstrated professional experience in scenic design and tech direction.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned theatre courses and maintain instructional records.
• Serve as technical director for college theatre productions.
• Design scenery and properties for annual theatre season.
• Coordinate technical production processes with directors and designers.
• Supervise scene shop operations and student workers.
• Maintain office hours and participate in committees.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Communication

Stagecraft I & II

Scenic design

Technical direction

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Production management

Student mentorship

Education

Master’s in Theatre

MFA in Scenic Design/Technical Direction

Tools

Shop operations management

Drafting concepts

Job description

College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Theatre Design and Technology. The position focuses on teaching theatre design, scenic design, and technical direction, with service on committees.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, maintaining office hours, supervising scene shop staff, coordinating productions, and mentoring students. A MFA or Master’s with relevant coursework is preferred, plus teaching experience.