Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Technology and Production​/Technical Director

Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Technology and Production / Technical Director# Careers## Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Technology and Production / Technical Director Apply:
Fort Lewis College, Durango Colorado:
Full time:
Posted 7 Days Ago:
End Date:
November 16, 2026 (19 days left to apply):
JR2380
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* Position Summary:

** The Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Technology and Production/Technical Director is a non-tenure-track position in the Theatre area of the Department of Performing Arts. The position consists of a 50% teaching appointment (12 credits per academic year) and a 50% Technical Director appointment (20 hours per week).
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* Job Description:

**** Essential Functions and Responsibilities of Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Technology and Production:
*** Teach beginning Scenic Design
* Teach beginning Stage Management
* Assist with recruitment and lead technical theatre recruitment
* Mentor Technical Theatre students in scenic design and other technologies depending on area of expertise
* Other academic teaching assignments may be developed based on the successful candidate’s area of expertise
* Hold regular office hours
* Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
* Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508
* Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Normal full-time teaching load is 15 credit hours per term, including 12 credits of assigned courses and 3 credits of reassigned time for service.  
** Essential Functions and Responsibilities of Technical Director:
*** Maintain and ensure safety of all students, faculty, staff and patrons in the building for all events and daily classes.
* Implement safety procedures as changes are made or safety needs are identified.
* Encourage students to use industry standard safety protocol.
* Create training procedures on all equipment and tools. Also appropriate documentation of student competency on this equipment.
* Manage student build crews
* Supervise and mentor student shop leads
* Collaborate with scene shop supervisor
* Create and maintain production schedule for season, including all renters using the theatre spaces.
* Manage budget for sets, props, sound, lights, costumes for all productions
* Identify, plan and manage maintenance budget for all production equipment, upgrades and projects
* Plan, oversee and participate in all production strikes
* Point person with Physical Plant for any repairs, issues related to performance spaces, scene shop, light shop & booth.
* Engage authentically with students, the department, and colleagues
* Communicate with Chair and faculty on grading of student work at midterm and end of each semester
* Manage in building and campus zircon storage of props, lights, and useable set pieces.
* Advise season selection as needed (with respect to size of department, tech support, and production schedule needs)
* Attend department and production meetings and all technical rehearsals
* Coordinate with other departments when necessary
* Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
* Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
* Perform other duties as assigned.  
** Required Education, Specialized

Skills and Experience:

*** A completed terminal degree by December 2026, MFA or PHD, in a Theatrical Design discipline, a/o significant professional experience as a theatrical designer**,
** technical director a/o production…