Assistant Professor of Lighting Design

The Department of Theatre at Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Lighting Design
, beginning August 2026
. We seek a dynamic artist-educator who is excited to engage with undergraduate students in a liberal arts setting and contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking theatre program. The Department is housed in the Rosalind S. Richardson Center for the Arts, a state-of-the-art building (opened 2017) that is home to both theatre and visual arts, including a 325-seat proscenium theatre, a 100-seat black box theatre, classrooms, and offices, in addition to extensive gallery, museum, and studio spaces.

For more information about Wofford College and the Department of Theatre, visit the Theatre program page at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./theatre

The successful candidate will:

• Serve as the department's resident lighting designer
• Teach at least two courses per semester related to design and production, with flexibility to teach in related areas of expertise or interest. The teaching load is 3:1:3, typically including two classroom courses and one course equivalent for production design responsibilities, plus a flexible Interim course during January.
• Design lighting for all departmental productions (typically 3-4 annually), including:
  • Two main stage shows
  • Two black box projects
  • A student-directed January term production
  • End-of-semester course showcases
• Mentor and supervise student lighting designers and technicians
• Maintain and oversee lighting systems in two well-equipped performance venues
• Collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and guest artists to support a vibrant season

• MFA in Theatre Design (with a concentration in Lighting Design) required by August 2026 (or MFA in Lighting Design
  , Theatre Design, Theatre Technology, or another similar terminal degree required by August 2026)
• Demonstrated excellence or potential in undergraduate teaching (strongly preferred)
• Professional or academic lighting design experience
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting a diverse student body
• Strong collaborative, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills (and a sense of humor)
• Experience with ETC lighting systems is required. Knowledge of Vectorworks (preferred) or AutoCAD, QLab, and Light wright required. Knowledge of Sketchup, Revit, Solidworks, Rhino, or similar programs desirable.

For consideration, please apply using the provided link, which will direct you to the Wofford College Careers page. Your application should include a single document containing the following:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Portfolio of lighting design work (PDF or link to online portfolio)
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including approach to inclusive pedagogy
• Contact information for three professional references

Applications received by February 15, 2026, will receive full consideration
. The position will remain open until filled.

Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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