Theatre Instructor - Scenic Design

Casper College invites applicants for a full‑time Theatre Instructor and Scenic Designer position beginning Fall 2026. This individual will serve as a core member of the Theatre and Dance Department with a primary focus on teaching technical theatre courses as well as the design, coordination, and construction of all Casper College theatre productions (four per year). Additional tasks include advising students, overseeing shop workers, serving on various committees, and any additional administrative duties that enhance the student experience.

The faculty member conducts college courses in Theatre for students using a variety of appropriate teaching methods; prepares teaching syllabi and materials; evaluates student progress; maintains accurate records; and establishes regular office hours for student consultation. The role also involves advising students on academic curricula, serving on faculty committees, participating in faculty meetings, providing recommendations for departmental or divisional budgets, participating in curriculum development, and adhering to all institutional policies.

• Teaching courses such as Introduction to Theatre, Stagecraft, Introduction to Stage Design, Introduction to Design, and/or Stage Management, with additional courses assigned based on department need, faculty rotation, and area of expertise.
• Designing scenery and serving as technical director for four mainstage productions annually; lighting support if experience and need arise.
• Managing the design, construction, and completion of scenic props and scenic painting.
• Overseeing scene shop operations including cleanliness, organization, maintenance, and safety compliance.
• Managing budgets, materials, and schedules related to scenic and lighting areas of production.
• Actively participating in the scene shop through hands‑on construction and student oversight.
• Providing safety training and mentorship for students.
• Supervising work‑study students and part‑time staff.
• Collaborating with other departments or organizations utilizing shared theatre and shop facilities.
• Involvement in student recruitment and retention.
• Department service.
• Performing defined campus‑wide duties, including holding office hours, attending department and school meetings, and adhering to department, school, and college policies and procedures.
• Communicating clearly with students, staff, and colleagues, both orally and in writing.
• Commitment to student recruitment, mentorship, and retention initiatives within the department and college.

Teach a 30‑credit load per academic year (typically one class per semester). Oversee the scenic and lighting design, build, and technical execution of two mainstage productions per semester, for a total of four productions annually, encompassing plays, musical theatre, and a fully realized dance concert.

• MFA or MA in Theatre Production or Theatre Design.
• Significant professional or academic experience in scenic design, with technical direction expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in prop shop operations, including construction and painting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the history of decoration, furnishings, and architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to use and teach typical computer programs for theatre design and technology (Vectorworks, AutoCAD, and/or Sketch Up).
• Working efficiently within financial constraints.
• Demonstrated dedication to teaching students from a variety of backgrounds with differing levels of experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully as a member of a production team and colleague, fostering a positive learning environment, and proactively promoting student success within an academic theatre program.

• MFA Degree.
• 1–3 years of college‑level teaching experience with the ability to develop engaging and relevant coursework.
• Expertise in design/technical experience in digital media and dance.
• Lighting design experience.

Typical work environment is a classroom, theatre, stage, and office setting requiring normal safety precautions. Noise level is usually…