Job description
The Department of Theatre, within a highly integrated School of Music, Theatre and Dance, seeks an accomplished and creative practitioner/educator for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre – Lighting Design position.
The faculty member will be expected to teach courses in the BFA Theatre Design and Technology program, including Lighting Design, Stage Electrics, and Practicum classes. Additional coursework may include freshman core classes, including Design I and Design II.
Experience with projection design, Vectorworks, Lightwright, and knowledge of various lighting equipment is desirable.
The faculty member will serve as lighting designer for at least one mainstage production per academic year, while overseeing production crews and providing mentorship to undergraduate student designers.
Lighting experience in other areas of live performance (including dance and opera) is ideal.
Faculty are expected to serve on departmental, school, and university committees. Departmental responsibilities include (but are not limited to) student advising, participation in season planning, and curriculum assessment and execution.
As per tenure and promotion requirements, faculty members are expected to maintain an active professional practice that supports their ongoing scholarship and/or creative work.
Candidates should bring an enthusiastic commitment to teaching undergraduate students, a positive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and guest artists, and the ability to support students as they transition to a career in professional live performance.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: MFA in Lighting Design or an MFA in a related design area with significant experience in lighting. The candidate will ideally have at least three years of demonstrated teaching experience at the college, university, or an equivalent professional-training level at the time of application.
The appointment begins on August 15, 2027. Review of materials will begin December 1st, 2026. Inquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Associate Professor of Theatre, David Gram: [email protected].
