Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound

Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound Location Appleton Department Theatre Arts Position Type Faculty Position Description & Qualifications

The Department of Theatre Arts at Lawrence University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound to begin in the fall of 2026.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a relevant MFA or relevant MA with college-level teaching experience

Position responsibilities include:

Teaching - 1 course per term:

* Production systems (lighting and sound) - annual

* Production Design - annual

* Sound and lighting design - biennial

* Advanced Design Studio, or develop a new course - biennial

Lighting or Lighting and sound designs each term, for a total of 3 per academic year (in support of Theatre Arts Mainstage Productions and the Conservatory Opera)

Ancillary responsibilities:

* Coordinate pre-production and on-site activities for 1-3 guest designers each year

* Guide sound and lighting lab students/student employees in conjunction with Production Manager (approx. 12 hours per week)

* Attend weekly production meetings and mentor student designers

* On-site supervisor (with Production Manager) for all tech rehearsals and performances

* Manage production budgets in area of responsibility

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S632P

Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date Best Consideration Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions Summary Anticipated Number of Hours per Week 40