Assistant Professor of Scenic and Lighting Design

Assistant Professor of Scenic and Lighting Design

About this Position

Summary:

The candidate will be expected to teach a range of courses, including Introductory Lighting Technology, Scenic and Lighting Design, CAD Rendering and Drafting, and Intro to Design. Additional courses may be developed depending on the areas of expertise or needs of students. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, six of which encompass shop and production hours; some assigned courses may be taught online, hybrid, or via distance delivery modalities.

Scholarship in discipline, involvement with advising, and service to the department and profession are expected.

• Provide scenic and lighting designs (or supervise student designers) for three mainstage productions (two theatre and one dance) and teach two 3-credit hour classes each semester.
• Supervise (along with Technical Director) execution of scenic and lighting designs during daily student‑staffed shop production hours.
• Utilize D2L for course syllabus and gradebook.
• Prepare and grade assignments and assessments.
• Advise Design/Tech majors.
• Scholastic creative work.
• Service to the Department and University via committee work.

• M.F.A. in Scenic or Lighting Design, with significant professional experience in the other discipline. Degree must be from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching, teamwork, and collegial problem‑solving.

• Three years’ experience in college‑level teaching and design scenery, props, and lights.
• Experience in stage management, projections, and dance lighting.

Salary & Benefits
Salary: $57,000.00 - $61,000.00, commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

Department
Theatre Arts

Employment Type
Tenure‑track Faculty

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 1/18/2026.

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a letter of application, CV, a website or digital portfolio of lighting and design work, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and professional references.

Direct Inquiries Contact
Jill Van Brussel (she/her) jvanbrussel (preferred) or

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.