Assistant Professor of Theatre – Technical Director

Lindsey Wilson College, a United Methodist affiliated liberal arts college located in south central Kentucky, is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Theatre – Tech. Located on more than 200 partially wooded acres on a hilltop in Columbia, Kentucky, LWC is in the heart of south-central Kentucky, in the foothills of Appalachia. Within an hour of Columbia, there are multiple opportunities for outdoor recreation as Lindsey Wilson is located near several major tourist attractions including Lake Cumberland, Mammoth Cave National Park, and Cumberland Falls.

It is also less than two hours from the cultural opportunities available in Louisville, KY, and Nashville, TN.

Interested candidates holding a terminal degree (MFA, Ph.D.) in Theatre are encouraged to apply; ABD will be considered. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the technical aspects of theatre productions and will serve as the technical director with responsibility for all scenic and lighting elements of live theatre productions. They will work with theatre students on all aspects of scenery construction, fabrication, and assembly.

They will also work with theatre students on all aspects of lighting and provide lead supervision and guidance to student workers and volunteers. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching, academic advising, ongoing professional development, collaboration with other faculty, and service.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae including names and contact information for three professional references, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial copies of all graduate transcripts (official copies must be submitted prior to hiring), and the online employment application form (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) to Human Resources, Lindsey Wilson College, 210 Lindsey Wilson St., Columbia, KY 42728 or by email to hr.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and be ongoing until the position is filled. The successful candidate will begin as soon as August 2025 but preferably no later than January 2026. All offers of employment are contingent upon the college’s verification of credentials and completing a criminal history check. For more information visit http://.

LWC is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a caring, equity-focused faculty dedicated to supporting “every student, every day.” We strive to hire qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.