Visiting Theatre Tech & Design Lecturer

Indiana University Academic Positions; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University South Bend's Theatre and Dance Department seeks a Visiting Lecturer in Theatre, Technical Design to begin August 15, 2026. The role combines teaching with hands-on leadership as Technical Director/Scene Shop Supervisor.

You will mentor students, build scenery, and manage the scene shop budget while delivering courses in your specialty and core theatre offerings. The department offers BA/BFA programs and a tradition of productions, with opportunities to contribute to a vibrant

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher, or equivalent work experience.
• Theatre in Design and/or Technical Production; or related field (masters or above) with experience in theatre.
• Budgeting and time management skills.
• General computer skills and proficiency in Vectorworks.
• Professional production experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach as Visiting Lecturer in Theatre and serve as Technical Director/Scene Shop Supervisor.
• Develop and teach courses within specialty as well as general theatre courses (Introduction to Theatre, Stagecraft, Practicum, etc.).
• Mentor students and oversee the operation and maintenance of scenic construction and storage facilities.
• Maintain the operating budget for the scene shop and supervise student labor.

Skills

Budgeting

Time management

Vectorworks

Professional production experience

Education

Masters degree or higher

Theatre Design/Technical Production degree or related field

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

Indiana University South Bend's Theatre and Dance Department seeks a Visiting Lecturer in Theatre, Technical Design to begin August 15, 2026. The role combines teaching with hands-on leadership as Technical Director/Scene Shop Supervisor.

You will mentor students, build scenery, and manage the scene shop budget while delivering courses in your specialty and core theatre offerings. The department offers BA/BFA programs and a tradition of productions, with opportunities to contribute to a vibrant