Visiting Assistant Professor of Scenic Design

United States Institute for Theatre Technology; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Scenic Design to join their dynamic Theatre and Dance Department. This role offers the opportunity to teach a variety of courses, including Scenic Design and Theatre Production, while mentoring the next generation of artists. With a focus on both creative and technical skills, the ideal candidate will possess a strong background in design, complemented by practical experience. This position not only allows for professional growth but also the chance to influence aspiring theatre professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Scenic Design or related field required.
• At least one year of successful university-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to four courses per semester in Scenic and Props Design.
• Advise and mentor undergraduates, review portfolios and resumes.

Skills

Scenic Design

Theatre Design

Computer-Aided Drafting

Adobe Creative Suite

Traditional Rendering

Model-Making Skills

Teaching Experience

Education

MFA in Scenic Design

Graduate Degree in Theatre Design

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor of Scenic Design

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor of Scenic Design; Non-tenure track, One academic year contract with the possibility of one-year renewal. Start date August 18, 2025

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Purdue University is seeking a visiting assistant professor with expertise in scenery to teach up to four courses per semester (or equivalent), from the following: Scenic Design, Props Design, Scene Painting, Advanced Scenic Design, Theatre Production, Production and Design Seminar, with potential for courses in theatre appreciation, theatre history and literature, as needed, and to supervise TAs in teaching Introduction to Scenic Design and in the scene and paint shops. Other duties include: advising and mentoring of undergraduates; review of portfolios and resumes; serving as major professor to MFA degrees; designing in the season (with a course release).

Requirements

Required qualifications include a graduate degree (MFA) in Scenic Design, Theatre Design or related field, and professional experience, or an equivalent combination of teaching and professional experience. At least one year of successful university-level teaching in design; experience teaching design including the use of computer-aided drafting, rendering, and modeling; the use of digital tools such as Adobe Creative Suite; traditional rendering and model-making skills; an active record of creative professional work and/technical work related to the specialties.

Candidates must have the ability to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship from Purdue University.

Candidates should submit application materials electronically via https://careers.purdue.edu/ The job requisition ID for this position is 36822.

A complete application includes a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, online design portfolio, and names of at least three references.

Please direct questions to: [e-mail]

A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.