Theatre Technical Support/Instructional Staff

The University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tampa's Department of Theatre and Dance seeks a qualified individual to fill a new Technical Theatre support position. The role will provide lighting and sound design for department productions, with possible scenic design involvement, and will oversee performances at the Falk Theatre, Ferman Black Box Theater, and Gordon Theatre.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s in Theatre (or a closely related field) or a bachelor’s with substantial professional experience, plus at least

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Theatre or affiliated discipline required.
• Bachelor’s degree with significant professional production experience considered.
• Minimum three years of successful collegiate production work.

Responsibilities

• Design lighting and sound for all department productions.
• Possible scenic design and construction involvement.
• Teach dance production courses as required.
• Oversee performance events at Falk Theatre, Ferman Black Box Theater, and Gordon Theatre.
• Operate and maintain production equipment for the department.

Skills

Lighting design

Sound design

Video design

Networking & comms

Equipment maintenance

RF management

Education

Master’s degree in Theatre

Bachelor’s degree with significant professional experience

Tools

ETC software

Vectorworks Spotlight

Lightwright

Moving Light Assistant

GrandMA

Qlab 5

TheatreMix

Dante

Extron

Creston

Clear-Com

Cisco switches

Job description

Position Details

The Department of Theatre and Dance is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill a new position created for Technical Theatre support. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

Main Duties

Main duties include lighting and sound design for all department productions (theatre and dance), with the possibility of some scenic design and construction. Teaching dance production courses as required; providing oversight for all performance-related events at the Falk Theatre, Ferman Black Box Theater, and Gordon Theatre; and operating and maintaining production equipment for the department. To meet the needs of the various programs involved, this position demands flexibility in maintaining a work schedule. The Department of Theatre and Dance presents ten departmental productions per academic year: Six theatre productions and four dance events/presentations. This position reports to the Dean of College of Arts and Letters, and is expected to work collaboratively with faculty, as well as departmental guest artists and directors.

Systems Knowledge

• Lighting and Rigging: Must have high proficiency in ETC software (Eos, Cobalt, SmartFade, Expression), Vectorworks Spotlight/Braceworks, Lightwright and Moving Light Assistant. GrandMA knowledge is a plus. Must also have high proficiency in counterweight and motorized rigging and automation.
• Sound: High proficiency in Qlab 5, TheatreMix, Dante, as well as the ability to design and mix musical with 20+ RF mics as well as a full band/orchestra, and RF management.
• Video: High proficiency in video mapping software, as well as Blackmagic Switching and Routing, Extron and Creston systems.
• Networking and Comms: High proficiency in the networking standards set forth by Electronic Theatre Controls for lighting networks, as well as Pathscape and Concert management systems. Knowledge in the management of Cisco, Ubiquiti, and Netgear switches; management and creation of Clear-Com analog/digital party line & wireless systems.
• Equipment Repair and Maintenance: High proficiency in repairing and maintaining moving light fixtures (High End Systems/ETC, Martin, Robe and Clay Paky), conventional/LED fixtures (ETC, Martin, Chauvet, ChromaQ), RF Mic repairs, LED Curtain and Projector repairs (NEC and Epson).

Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in Theatre or affiliated discipline. A bachelor's degree with significant professional experience may be considered. The candidate should also have a minimum of three years of successful production work at the collegiate level.

University Overview

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 18 master’s programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.

College of Arts and Letters

The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is a place where theory meets practice and expression meets experience. Guided by faculty who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students come to CAL to study everything from fleeting snaps to enduring works of classic literature. The College is home to eight collaborative and innovative academic departments: Art and Design, Communication, English and Writing, Film, Animation and New Media, Languages and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre and Dance. As a community of scholars and artists, the College of Arts and Letters engage in cutting‑edge creative work, technological innovation, critical scholarly practice, and dialogue with diverse communities. Faculty and students across CAL work with emerging technologies in cutting‑edge facilities including the stunning new Ferman Center for the Arts, the Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, the historic Falk Theatre, the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values, and the Cass media production facilities.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non‑job‑related criteria.

The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity.

The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.