Assistant Professor of Theatre Design

Position Details

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Theatre Design in the Department of Arts to begin September 1, 2027.

Randolph-Macon College is a nationally recognized residential institution of about 1800 students located in Ashland, Virginia, just north of Richmond. Founded in 1830, the college offers a broad range of academic programs, including a graduate program in PA studies. The RMC curriculum, grounded in a liberal arts core, fosters intellectual growth and personal development, with a steadfast focus on helping students find and navigate pathways through college and to successful outcomes.

With a commitment to inclusivity and hands-on learning, Randolph-Macon College provides an extraordinary educational experience - enhanced by exceptional athletic and extracurricular activities and supportive alumni - and prepares graduates for success in their chosen fields and in their lives.

Randolph-Macon College faculty teach, advise, conduct research and engage in scholarship, and serve the college and department. Primary teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Theatre Program's curriculum to majors and non-majors, designing theatre productions, and contributions to general education. Theatre faculty are expected to engage actively in recruiting prospective students to the program and the College.

• MFA in Theatre Design, Theatre Technology or other technical or design related concentration to be completed at time of appointment, September 1, 2027.
• Teaching experience in theatre at the collegiate, secondary, and/or professional levels;
• Scenic or lighting design experience in theatre at the professional, collegiate, and/or secondary levels;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching;
• Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate teaching and student engagement; and
• Experience working with students and a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical methods that support all learners in reaching their maximum potential.

• Experience and training in one or more of the following: scenic design, lighting design and related areas of expertise;
• Experience with state-of-the-art technologies in one or more of the following areas: scenic, lighting, video, sound, and/or costume design;
• Experience mentoring student designers at all levels and supervising student crews in collaboration with the theatre faculty and staff;
• Evidence of professional activity in the candidate's specialty (i.e., a record of publication, presentation, and/or performance);
• Engagement in professional organizations;
• Experience with theatre program curriculum development and programmatic assessment.

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Randolph-Macon College is unable to offer new Visa sponsorship for this position.

The search committee will not consider incomplete applications.