Theatre Instructor - Scenic Design

Summary

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 (4 per year). Additional tasks include advising students, overseeing shop workers, serving on various committees, and any additional administrative duties that enhance the student experience.

This is a full‑time, nine‑month faculty appointment with an initial one‑year term and the potential for annual renewal.

Responsibilities include teaching courses, advising, serving on committees, and more.

• Conduct college courses in Theatre for students using a variety of appropriate teaching methods; meet all scheduled classes prepared to instruct; prepare teaching syllabi; prepare materials to evaluate student progress; report midterm and final grades; maintain accurate records; and establish regular office hours for student consultation.
• Perform other related duties such as advising students on academic curricula; serving on faculty committees; participating in faculty meetings; providing recommendations for preparation of departmental or divisional budgets; participating in the development of departmental curricula; and adhering to all institutional policies.
• Keep up with developments in the scenic and lighting field by reading current literature, communicating with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Additional departmental or school assignments may be established where appropriate.
• Teach a 30‑credit load per academic year, typically encompassing one class per semester, while overseeing the scenic and lighting design, build, and technical execution of two mainstage productions per semester within the department’s four‑show season.
• 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.
• Design scenery, serve as technical director for four mainstage productions annually; provide lighting support if experience and need arise.
• Manage the design, construction, and completion of scenic props and scenic painting.
• Oversee scene shop operations including cleanliness, organization, maintenance, and safety compliance.
• Manage budgets, materials, and schedules related to scenic and lighting areas of production.
• Actively participate in the scene shop through hands‑on construction and student oversight.
• Provide safety training and mentorship for students.
• Supervise work‑study students and part‑time staff.
• Collaborate with other departments or organizations utilizing shared theatre and shop facilities.
• Involve in student recruitment and retention.
• Department service.
• Perform defined campus‑wide duties, including holding office hours, attending department and school meetings, and adherence to department, school, and college policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly with students, staff, and colleagues, both orally and in writing.
• Commitment to student recruitment, mentorship, and retention initiatives within the department and college.

• 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 Sketchup).
• 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…